What is activism Activism is the efforts to change society in some way, usually because of injustice, inequality, or oppression. Forms of activism include: writing letters, signing petitions, making art, running or contributing to a political campaign, rallies, marches, protests, strikes, sit-ins, boycotting, and civil disobedience. When collective action is purposeful, organized, and sustained over […]
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Climate Change and Veganism
Introduction Climate change, despite still being denied by many, is a well established theory with overwhelming evidence to support it. Climate scientists have been warning governments around the world for decades to take necessary steps to reduce global carbon emissions to avoid climate catastrophe, but so far not enough has been done to combat this […]
How to Deal with Loneliness
Introduction Loneliness is the reaction to physical isolation, or perceived isolation and alienation in the presence of other people. It can cause a variety of unpleasant emotional responses, and can increase the risk of a number of health problems. Research has shown that loneliness is prevalent throughout society, including people in marriages, relationships, families, veterans, […]
The Bomb in the Brain
This 6-part video series, which features youtuber and philosopher Stefan Molyneux, explores the causes of violence, and the effects of childhood trauma on brain development. It is an important and interesting subject, particularly if you are interested in psychology, the causes of violence or child development. (If you only have time to watch one video, […]
Anxiety – an Overview and Ways to Treat It
Introduction Do you often feel anxious, or do you know someone else who is? Read on to find about more about what it is it, and learn a number strategies to help prevent it, or reduce the severity of the symptoms if you have it. Anxiety is a common mental health problem, which is prevalent […]
Why Slaughterhouses Should Be Illegal
Introduction Slaughterhouses have no place in the 21st century; they are barbaric, unnecessary, cause suffering to both animals and humans, and the killing of countless lives who wanted to live and be free. Problems Mental health problems – [1] http://www.mercyforanimals.org/slaughterhouse-workers-have-ptsd-from-killing [2] https://www.texasobserver.org/ptsd-in-the-slaughterhouse/ Amputations – https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/05/amputations-serious-injuries-us-meat-industry-plant Slaughterhouse workers are more likely to be violent http://www.news.com.au/national/slaughterhouse-workers-are-more-likely-to-be-violent-study-shows/news-story/f16165f66f38eb04a289eb8bd7f7f273 Slaughterhouses and increased crime rates [1] http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1086026609338164 [2] https://scholars.opb.msu.edu/en/publications/slaughterhouses-and-increased-crime-rates-an-empirical-analysis-o-3 […]
Metanoia – How and When to Change Your Mind
Introduction Of all the things you could change in your life, which is the most important: a new job, a new relationship, a new location, or a new hobby? As important as they all may be, nothing is as important as the ability to change your mind. This post is about metanoia, which comes from […]
Groups of People Who Should Go Vegan
There are many groups of people who should go vegan, because it overlaps with their values, beliefs or expertise. The following is a list of some of these groups who should make the change: 1) “Animal lovers” – Many people claim to be animal lovers, but only a small percent of them are currently aligning their […]
Effective Vegan Advocacy: Logic of Courage?
Introduction This post is for everyone: vegans who aren’t activists yet, activists looking to improve their effectiveness, and visiting nonvegans. I have watched many debates on the subject of veganism, and I have engaged in quite a few myself. If I had a grain of sand for every logical fallacy that was used to justify […]
Animal Liberation
Welcome to post #2. The theme of this post is veganism and animal liberation, which I have been learning about extensively over the last year or so, and have been campaigning for through both online and street activism. I even started making an album of vegan related songs. Many people overcomplicate this topic, not because […]