“They are Somebodies, not Somethings”

Tom Regan spoke at a debate at The Royal Institute of Great Britian in 1989, here’s a clip.  It’s well worth the 7 minutes that it’ll take you to watch it.

I’ve got two thoughts:

This was twenty-two years ago.  We have so far to go.

We need to look at the […]

By |April 29th, 2011|Opinion|0 Comments

Ravens, Crows, Pigeons and Robins- the Birds

Veganism has helped me to be a better human in so many ways.  It’s given me a deep appreciation for life.  I live in a small city, on a busy road in a house that I own.  Living here I’ve been able to take advantage of my love of […]

By |April 28th, 2011|Animals|3 Comments

Simple Vegan Broccoli

Broccoli.  It is (delightful):

High in vitamin C as well as dietary fiber.

Contains multiple nutrients with potent anti-cancer properties (diindolymethane and selenium).

Is a potent modulator of the innate immune response system with anit-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer activity.

Is an excellent source of indole-3-carbinol, a chemical to boost DNA repair in cells […]

Is Cultured Dextrose lurking in your vegan food?

I picked up some hummus at the grocer’s the other day of a brand I had not yet tried.  It was the grocer’s brand, Giant Eagle Market District.  As I do instinctively with every item I pick up, I read the ingredients.  “Cultured dextrose” appeared at the end.  Dextrose […]

Ah, Ginger, we’d roll over for you

What does it say when you walk in the room and find a human snackin’ on some dog treats?  I’d say they must be amazing!

I present to you Exhibit A:

Charleen is a sucker for ginger. She likes it all. Ginger slices, pickled, fresh grated, stewed into sauces, ale, beer, […]

Vegans Must Be Environmentalists

In the U.S., the gray wolves have lost their protected status, but in the Antarctic, whales are experiencing a reprieve from Japan’s annual hunt.

The wolf is due to be delisted from the Endangered Species Act as part of the current U.S. budget proposal, brought about by the actions of […]