Debates
Should we change The Terminology We Use To Talk About Veganism?
Should we change The Terminology We Use To Talk About Veganism? Teen author, Lotus Kay, shares her thoughts on language and veganism Lately, I’ve noticed when I say, ‘I don’t eat animals’, it gets a bit of a different reaction than when I say, ‘I’m vegan’. It seems to be heard and felt…
Read MoreVegan Myths: Avocados aren’t vegan
If you haven’t heard the ‘news’ that’s been circulating the vegan network and social media, it’s likely that you will stumble across it soon. The recent hiatus has been focused mostly on the millennial-favourite, the avocado, but has also condemned almonds, kiwis, and several other fruits and vegetables, claiming that they are not vegan.…
Read MoreDebate: Should Vegans be Eating Figs?
We pick out some popular debates in the vegan world and tackle them head-on. This debate looks at whether vegans should eat figs Should Vegans Eat Figs? According to the Vegan Society: “Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of,…
Read MoreDebate: Should Vegans Vaccinate Their Children?
We pick out some popular debates in the vegan world and tackle them head-on. This debate looks at whether vegans should use vaccinations. Should vegans vaccinate their children? For many parents, the risks of the disease they are vaccinating against outweigh other concerns. Mother of one, Ruth Brown, says: “There is a lot of…
Read MoreDebate: Should Vegans Ride Horses?
We pick out some popular debates in the vegan world and tackle them head-on. This time we ask, if you’re vegan, should you ride horses? If you treat a horse with respect and care, is it okay to ride? Riding a horse does not necessary abuse or exploit that animal. Many riders love horses, and…
Read MoreDebate: Should We Worry About Cross Contamination?
We pick out some popular debates in the vegan world and tackle them head-on. This time, we look at cross contamination. Should we worry about cross contamination? A product is either vegan or it isn’t. A government report published last November showed some foods labelled ‘may contain traces of milk’ actually contained much larger…
Read MoreDebate: Is Protesting Useful for Bringing About Change?
We pick out some popular debates in the vegan world and tackle them head-on. This time, we look at using protesting to promote change Protest is a form of collective action: a social movement where like-minded people come together to voice their opinion and effect change for the better. But does this always work?…
Read MoreDebate: Should Vegans Wear Second Hand Leather?
We pick out some popular debates in the vegan world and tackle them head-on. We ask whether or not vegans should wear second hand leather Should vegans wear second hand leather? This issue we’re looking at the arguments for and against second hand leather – should vegans wear it? It’s not technically a vegan…
Read MoreMarisa Heath on Why Veganism Needs to be a Political Issue
Marisa Heath from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare talks to Vegan Life about Veganism and Politics “Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances of survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” – Albert Einstein. I run the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal…
Read MoreDebate: Should Vegans Boycott Palm Oil?
We pick out some popular debates in the vegan world and tackle them head-on. This time, we ask whether or not vegans should boycott palm oil Should vegans boycott palm oil? Palm oil is a type of vegetable oil taken from the fruit of the African palm tree. Around 85% of the world’s palm…
Read MoreDebate: Should Vegans go to Zoos?
We pick out some popular debates in the vegan world and tackle them head-on. This time, we question whether or not vegans should go to zoos Should vegans go too? June is ‘National Zoo and Aquarium Month’, at least in America anyway, so this issue we consider the YES and NO arguments around zoos.…
Read MoreDebate: Should Vegans Use Animal Manure?
We pick out some popular debates in the vegan world and tackle them head-on. This time, we ask if vegans should be using animal manure This issue we explore a slightly less contentious but equally interesting quandary: manure. We love to hear your thoughts on these debates, so please get in touch – but remember…
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