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When I became vegan 37 (pre-internet) years ago, there was little information available and we didn't know if the vegan way of life would even be beneficial. We didn't know if vegans could remain healthy without eating any animal products. Thirty-seven unwavering vegan years later - I hope to inspire you and let you know that we CAN live vegan, long-term. We can live without intentionally

While scrolling through my Facebook feed one day....I came upon Gary Smith's post of a vegan wine and cheese event featuring The Vegan Vine wine. This impressive looking event inspired me to host one too. For my 35th Veganniversary, I organized a lovely public event, with Darbster (a vegan restaurant in Boca Raton, Florida; with a vegan-verified wine list). I am not much of a

I don't believe animals are equal. I don't love or have an affinity for animals equally. I don't believe humans are equal. But I do, very strongly, believe in EQUAL RIGHTS for anyone sentient, based on being sentient. Those who are feeling, aware and conscious (sentient) deserve their inherent birthright to be honored equally under the law - not to be harmed by humans who can live without

Survey Question: Which best describes how you live? (choose all that apply) Answer Choices                                       Responses I do not eat in non-vegan restaurants - 10.41% 705 I do eat in non-vegan restaurants - 78.51% 5,316 I'm more of a minimalist than a consumer, I would label myself an environmentalist - 51.35% 3,477 I'm more of a consumer than a minimalist - 13.66% 925

Survey Question: Which most describes you? (choose all that apply) Answer Choices                                      Responses I am a mentor or coach and help new vegans - 20.73% 1,426 I have a vegan website or blog - 15.84% 1,090 I live vegan but don't "push it" on others, don't bring it up for discussion - 34.90% 2,401 I use social media for vegan advocacy - 63.87% 4,394 I educate my

From going through the comments, I see that many people who responded are confused as to what a vegan is. They seem to equate veganism with eating a plant-based diet. However, veganism is an ethical position of non-participation in animal exploitation, as far as practically possible. Therefore, if you work at a job that directly exploits animals - such as a nonvegan restaurant, you are

Answer Choices                                 Responses I am a child-free vegan and plan to stay that way - 38.69% 2,449 I may have children in the future - 32.94% 2,085 I have children, they are not vegan - 15.01% 950 I have successfully raised my children vegan - 3.37% 213 I am now raising young vegan children - 9.99% 632 Total  6,329 + 1,062 clicked "other" with a comment. Here are those