Angel Flinn

“Dog, Horse… It’s Good Food for Us”

April 23, 2012 ethics

Dog = Family Member. Lamb = Food. So we have been taught.

To the vast majority of people, animals are judged edible and inedible according to irrelevant characteristics.

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The Vegan Evolution

February 23, 2012 ethics

The vegan ideal represents nothing less than the next evolutionary step for humankind. This quantum leap may seem far-fetched from the position we are in today, but it is within this very change that we will ultimately find our hope for the world of tomorrow.

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Fecal Matters

September 8, 2011 the environment

Simply put, using animal agriculture to feed a vast human population brings with it the unavoidable problem of dealing with vast quantities of sewage.

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The Flu Lagoon: A Disaster Waiting To Happen

August 27, 2011 the environment

The Smithfield conditions are not the exception; they are an example of the rule. What is the rule? It’s simple. In order to feed our vast human population animal products, we must raise animals in horrifically intensive operations. And in order to turn a profit, these companies will continue to act irresponsibly. To do otherwise would not just mean less profit, it would actually mean no profit at all.

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As We Soy, So Shall We Reap

August 20, 2011 the environment

The emergence of vast monocultures that are destroying huge tracts of Amazon forest, catastrophic depletion of water and other resources, colossal pesticide usage, enormous reliance on genetic engineering… It sounds like yet another illustration of the callous disregard for the future of our planet for which the animal industry has become infamous.

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Shellac & Food Glaze

August 15, 2011 why vegans read labels

Many people may not be aware that the glaze that covers some of their favorite products – including vitamins, pharmaceuticals, candy and even some fruit – may actually be made from shellac; a resin from the secretions of the female lac insect. When used in food and confections, shellac has the food additive number E904, [...]

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Mother’s Milk

May 28, 2011 ethics

Humans are far from the only animals to experience the deep connection between mother and child. In fact, this might be one of the very experiences that is universal — crossing all boundaries between species. And yet, somehow, we manage to suppress our awareness of this all-important bond when it involves individuals who are different from us, especially when acknowledging this fact would require us to make a change in our own behavior, such as eliminating our dependence on the products of animal husbandry.

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Shangri-La Receives a Tiny Visitor…

February 24, 2011 Gentle World

Related Post: Good Nutrition for Healthy Vegan Dogs A few weeks ago, while we were minding our own business, a furry little someone wandered out of the wilderness and showed up on our doorstep… literally. Scrawny, scruffy, cute beyond belief, yearning for affection, and obviously fighting for her survival, this little kitten was lucky to [...]

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Hidden Animal Fats

January 17, 2011 why vegans read labels

Animal fat: by any other name it would still be the same vile substance. Tallow, suet and lard are all well-known forms of this awful ingredient, but what about glycerin and glycerides, and what does it mean when a label lists ’stearic acid’ or ‘palmitic acid’?

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Vegans at the Family Holiday

December 21, 2010 vegan living

For vegans, visiting family can be problematic at any time of year. And for non-vegan family members, the task of preparing food that will keep everyone happy can be daunting… But with understanding, patience and compassion on both sides, it is actually very easy to turn a potentially tricky situation into a fabulous time for all.

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