Racism and Privilege in the AR Community: The Latino Scapegoat
Click HERE to watch Professor Linda Alvarez speak on the importance of critiquing racism and privilege in the animal rights community.
Check out Liz Ross’ interview on Responsible Living and Eating
This interview touched on our upcoming conference, race and the animal rights movement and race in relation to the war on drugs.
Click HERE to listen.
Should vegans be exempt from California’s mandatory drought cutbacks?
Should vegans be exempt from California’s mandatory drought cutbacks? By lauren Ornelas, Founder, Food Empowerment Project Maybe we should. The Governor of California issued statewide mandatory water reductions, and although I have not read them closely, I know that many people are taking him to task, as they do not limit the amount of water farmers…
DetailsArrested for Leafleting While Brown? By Patrice Jones
Arrested for Leafleting While Brown? By Patrice Jones On November 16th, Food Empowerment Project founder (and VINE Sanctuary board member) lauren Ornelas was subjected to a “citizen’s arrest” by a Whole Foods Market manager while she was peacefully and lawfully distributing leaflets about the rabbit “meat” that the grocery chain has recently begun promoting. Other…
DetailsWhy I protested Thug Kitchen By Liz Ross
In light of the recent controversy over the duo who created the blog, Thug Kitchen (TK), and hid their identities until the launch of their vegan cookbook under the same name, members of Cali Vegans of Color collaborated with a diverse group of ethical vegans and launched a protest campaign at TK book tour events…
DetailsLet it Grow – Dj Cavem (The Produce Section)