Intersectionalism is the convergence of common interests. On the left it is the commonality of opposition to oppression by the victims of bigotry, capitalism, misogyny, xenophobia, etc. Included among the victims of capitalism are animals. And animal activists should be an integral part of the political left. Most on the left, however, rather than espousing…
For those unfamiliar with the good professor, Gary Francione preaches a strain of animal activism which, were it to be followed, would guarantee that animals never achieve decent treatment, let alone rights. Francione is the self-styled leader of “abolitionism.” He leads those in the animal movement who call themselves “abolitionists.” They think they are patterning…
Historically, revolutions occur when government oppression is sufficiently severe to cause the oppressed to take up arms against the oppressors. The American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Bolshevik Revolution are all such examples. No oppression in human history begins to rival the horrors that are inflicted upon animals under capitalism. Sixty billion animals are…
Most animal activists are dog and cat rescuers. They relate to companion animals and dedicate themselves to helping them. They rescue, foster, transport, cross-post, and donate. Some trap, neuter, and release feral cats; others place shelter animals, hold adoption events, pick up strays, do home checks, raise funds for food and veterinary care. Rescuing is…
My mission in life is to radicalize the animal movement. To have it become a revolutionary force in world politics and public policy. Before that can ever be possible, animal activists must come to realize that they are part of the political left. That the animal movement is a leftist one. Just as the fight…
Not all animal activists are vegan, and not all vegans are animal activists. But many vegans think that just by being vegan they are animal activists. Those same vegans think that by being vegan they are saving animal lives. I wish it were true. Being vegan doesn’t do anything for animals, except decrease the demand…
If you are reading this you most likely consider yourself to be an animal activist, or you care about animals. But the question is posed to demonstrate that not all animal activists are as committed to animals as are others. Some animal activists are political conservatives. As such, while they may care about animals, their…
There are those in the animal movement who decry any efforts to alleviate the suffering of animals trapped in the food system. They are vegans who call themselves “abolitionists,” and whether they know it or not, they are stooges of Big Agriculture. Theirs is a position I do not even begin to understand. The Animal…
There are not yet enough animal activists and revolutionaries to burn down the slaughterhouses and storm the halls of government. Not enough of us to take over the corporate offices of the animal slaughter industries and arrest the boards of directors. Not enough revolutionaries to occupy Wall Street and arrest the criminals who control the…
We are losing. The animals are losing. Not eating them has no more affect on ending slaughter than not watching porn hinders the porn industry. People are having children faster than we are creating vegans. The Animal Holocaust is anticipated to grow in size and scope. Over a billion animals have their throats cut every…
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