An open letter to the farming community.
Is it unethical for a vegan to do “x” because it might harm animals?
This sort of question comes in a whole host of varieties, where “x” can be anything from mowing your lawn to flying in an aeroplane to go on holiday. The […]
Is palm oil vegan?
Palm oil has, quite rightly, come under increasing public scrutiny for the environmental and social harm it causes. Part of the problem with palm oil is it’s popularity, it is […]
“Agave is worse than honey.”
This has been a popular argument on social media for quite some time now, since this widely shared NPR article shone a spotlight on the link between agave harvesting and […]
“Quinoa is unethical too.”
The quinoa objection will be familiar to many vegans, it is one that has been very popular since a particular New York Times article raised concerns about how the price […]
“What About Manure?”
It is an odd thing to consider the place of manure in our daily lives, but it’s true that so much of our food system makes use of animal faeces, […]
Comfortable Lies
Why is it that so many people believe such blatant lies about animal agriculture? Is it simple ignorance, or something worse?
Does Intelligence Matter?
Examining the intelligence argument for animal rights, how valid it is, and whether or not animal intelligence really matters.
On Harm and Pain
If it were possible to raise and slaughter an animal without pain, would that be justified? Would it be harmless?
The Ethics of Pets
What place would pets have in a vegan world? What happens to them if animals are granted fundamental rights?