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REVIEW: Elizabeth Costello by J.M. Coetzee
“What is so special about the form of consciousness that we recognize that makes killing a bearer of it a crime while killing an animal goes unpunished?” Title: Elizabeth CostelloAuthor: J.M. CoetzeePublication: 2003Rating: 2/5 starsCW/TW: N/ANotes: Vegan Book Club‘s January 2020 group read Elizabeth Costello. Writer. Vegetarian. Mother. Grandmother. Sister. These are the titles that are arguably…
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5 Social Media Tips for Your Vegan Business
Much like all human beings, I am multifaceted and can be characterized by numerous things. I’m a writer, a vegan, and a millennial, to name a few. Combining these three things means I’m on social media, particularly Instagram, a lot. I follow other vegans and vegan businesses (publications, restaurants, etc.) and, for the most part,…
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REVIEW: The Green and the Red by Armand Chauvel
“Like any other person, Léa had her own strengths, a potential that she alone could tap into, the ability to create something unique, even if on a modest scale, and nobody on earth would detract her from this goal.” Title: The Green and the RedAuthor: Armand Chauvel; Elisabeth Lyman (translator)Publication: 2014Rating: 2.5/5 starsCW/TW: N/ANotes: Vegan…
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REVIEW: Love at First Like by Hannah Orenstein
“America is a sick place in which little girls still grow up thinking getting someone to fall in love with them is some kind of achievement.“ Title: Love at First LikeAuthor: Hannah OrensteinPublication: 2019Rating: 1.5/5 starsCW/TW: N/A You ever start reading a book and get hopeful based on one thing (in this case, the mention…
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Anne Brontë and How She Taught Me to be a Better Feminist, Vegan, and Overall Advocate
Anne Bronte taught me how to be a good person. It sounds bizarre. After all, what could a 21st-century woman learn from a 19th-century author? But it’s true. And the answer to that question? A lot. In 2015, I was in my sophomore year of college. At the time, I was taking a course all…
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REVIEW: Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
“‘Choke, Redford. Just choke.’He seemed to adore her more every second.” Title: Get a Life, Chloe BrownAuthor: Talia HibbertPublication: 2019Rating: 4.5/5 starsCW/TW: chronic illness, near-death experience What do you get when you combine a charming leading man/artist extraordinaire, a chronically ill sass-master of a heroine, nosy sisters, and a cat? Talia Hibbert’s delightful novel Get…
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10 Quotes to Inspire You on Your Vegan Journey
It’s 2020, and you’re sure to have a few resolutions written down. Or if you’re not into resolutions, perhaps you have some goals, a list of things you’d like to accomplish this year but know it won’t be the end of the world if you don’t get around to them. Maybe you’ve decided that 2020…
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Yes, Vegan Junk Food Exists. No, Vegans Don’t Care If You Think It’s Healthy Or Not
Did you know that…vegans eat more than just salad? Did you realize that…not all vegans care about eating healthy food all of the time? Were you aware that…vegans do not care if you think the Impossible Whopper or Earth Balance or Daiya or Beyond Meat is unhealthy? For the past few months, vegan (or at…
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REVIEW: Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian
“Hate is just fear in drag.” Title: Like a Love StoryAuthor: Abdi NazemianPublication: 2019Rating: 4/5 starsCW/TW: homophobia, racism, illness + death, fat-shaming New York City might be considered progressive due to its diverse population, but in 1989 – and probably still in 2019 – it was still a city that reeked of homophobia and racism.…
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10 Dishes You Must Make This Christmas
Who said being vegan during the holidays has to be hard? There are so many recipes out there, from main dishes to sides to desserts, you really don’t have to worry about creating a Christmas feast or making sure you have at least one thing to contribute to the holiday dinner. You can veganize just…
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10 Gift Ideas for the Vegan in Your Life this Christmas
Do you have vegan in your life but aren’t sure what to get them for Christmas? You’re in luck because vegans are like every other human being…they just don’t use animal products! Sure, there are some things you want to look out for when purchasing a present for a vegan, but don’t get stressed! There…
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5 Annoying Things You’ll Hear from Non-Vegan Relatives This Holiday Season (and How To Respond!)
It’s November, which means one thing for vegans: dealing with non-vegan family members who feel the need to comment on our choices. It starts with Thanksgiving when we bring our Celebration Roast to the family dinner and continues at Christmas when we bake our own vegan cookies. It can be hard, daunting, and just unpleasant…
Tessa Altman 