2 results for month: 05/2016
Reflections for White Vegans on Asian American Heritage Month
By Ana Hurwitz and Sarah K. Woodcock (TAVS - The Advocacy of Veganism Society)
Warning: racism and violence
Veganism is a political position advocating justice for other animals. So, on first assumption, one would presume that the Animal Rights Movement—a movement emphasizing justice—would be anti-racist.
Yet this presumption is without merit with regard to the material conditions of white supremacy. Asians are seen as the perpetual other, and this 'otherness' slowly blooms into the poison flower of racism.
The system of white supremacy uses racism as an ideological justification for its own maintenance and expansion. It's harmful and ...
Esther The Wonder Pig for US President 2016
Ana Hurwitz comparatively examines the political positions of Hillary Clinton with those of Esther The Wonder Pig
Learn more about Esther The Wonder Pig’s vision for America and the essential policies she will champion as president.
On every front, the 530-pound Esther is a more progressive heavyweight than Hillary. True, everyone is more progressive than Hillary, but let’s actually look at the issues.
On climate change: Esther wants to make America the clean energy superpower of the 21st century. How? By completely ignoring the the fossil fuel industry. As she has always done.
Unlike Esther, however, Hillary supports fossil ...