Tag Archives: animal rights

A Vegan for Bernie: Reflections from a decade-long supporter

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Véronique Perrot

2016 is the year when either big change can happen or a huge opportunity will pass again. For the past few months, people have been discovering who Bernie Sanders is and he has generated a huge movement for change which … Continue reading →

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The welfarist vs. abolitionist debate is a waste of time

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Véronique Perrot

“One of the statements that depresses me most is when vegans who were long-time vegetarians say, “I just didn’t know.” As animal liberationists, it is our duty to make sure people know. It is our duty to speak the truth, … Continue reading →

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Do we need Klaatu to wake up humans?

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Véronique Perrot

Dialog from the movie “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (the original): Secretary Haley: “Now that you understand the situation more clearly, perhaps you’d like to discuss it with the President.” Klaatu: “I will not speak with any one nation … Continue reading →

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A Message to my Vegan/Animal Rights Sisters (and brothers)

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Véronique Perrot

I have to ask you: when did we become just pleasure dolls for men and forgot that our history, or should I say our HERstory is rich in great, intelligent and peace loving women who have been put to the … Continue reading →

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Why giving up is not an option

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Véronique Perrot

I received a post from a fellow activist recently that this was going to be her last action with us and this really bothered me in the sense that she obviously expressed burn out but also despair in her comments. … Continue reading →

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INTELLIGENCE OF THE HEART

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Véronique Perrot

It always strikes me as odd that, otherwise educated people, can be so ignorant (or indifferent) about the plight of animals or human beings in misery. It is as if being educated makes you intolerant and ignorant instead of intelligent. … Continue reading →

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Farewell To Steak: Film Review

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Véronique Perrot

The fascinating 2013 documentary called “L’adieu à la viande” (Farewell to Meat) about the consumption of meat in Europe (from Franco/German channel Arte) not only approaches the issue of eating flesh from an environmental aspect but also from the idea … Continue reading →

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VEGANISM IS ABOUT INCLUSION

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Véronique Perrot

I have had this blog on my mind for quite some time. But I finally decided to write it because I see something that really bothers me just continuing. I always considered (particularly after reading The World Peace Diet) that … Continue reading →

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Committing Genocide to Celebrate Another Genocide

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Véronique Perrot

I don’t think I’ve ever know a more ridiculous holiday than Thanksgiving in my life either in my country of origin or in the US and Canada (or any countries that I know off). The American (and Canadian) people sit … Continue reading →

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VOTE VEGAN!

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Véronique Perrot

There is a huge debate within the Vegan community as to whether it is a good thing to support non-vegan businesses that offer vegan options or not. There are, I believe, two possible situations with this issue, which may appear … Continue reading →

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