So much going on. A few things happening in my head: It’s not enough for me to not be racist; I must be anti-racist. I can do more and I need to do more. I am courageous, yet I want to have the courage of these college students protesting the[…]
Journalism
Adopt don’t shop
“Adopt don’t shop” is a common phrase in my communities. It basically asks people to adopt a shelter animal when considering the next addition to their family and to not purchase from a pet store. The underlying idea here is that when one purchases from a pet store they are[…]
Resist
Long week for me. Each day was exhausting as I gave it my all at my day job. Mike and I also thought a lot about our sweet Suga who we lost one year ago this week. Some weeks I barely have enough energy to do everything I need to[…]
Vote with your dollars
I’m ecstatic to be at Expo West in Anaheim, CA, what I think is the largest natural foods conference in the world. It’s only Day 1 and I am already tired! I have heard from many of our readers that they vote with their dollars. I am keeping that in[…]
No human being is illegal
“I knew it! The Gay Vegans support illegals!” “I hope you know you support people taking our jobs.” “They are welcome but need to come in how my family did.” “F**k them.” The photo here is of a group of immigrants from Ireland in 1909. A few years after this[…]