In the animal liberation movement, we speak about resilience often. We praise resilient leaders. We encourage staff to build resilience. We offer workshops on stress management and self-care. These tools have value. However, they are not the heart of resilience.
Read MoreFundraising is often perceived primarily as a mechanism for generating financial resources necessary for the survival and growth of non-profit organizations, including those dedicated to vegan advocacy.
Read MoreIn early 2014, I had the extraordinary privilege of meeting Esther, a remarkable pig who, along with her dad, Steve, would go on to become not only a close friend but an inspiration that forever changed my life.
Read MoreSocial movements have long resulted in both systems-level and individual changes that create a world more aligned with the ethical perspective of the current population.
Read MoreBefore we go any further with this blog, menstruation is pronounced "mens-true-ation", not "mens-tration".
Read MoreI would like to begin this blog by extending my deep and heartfelt thanks to so many of you who reached out to me following my last blog titled Effective Altruism
Read MoreI have been speaking out about the problems of effective altruism (EA) in the animal advocacy movement (Movement) for many years
Read MoreAre we supposed to believe the stories? Have we moved on? Should we move on? What does moving on even look like?
Read MoreI had decided not to attend AVA, but last minute, after chatting with a colleague, we decided to each jump on a plane and meet there.
Read MoreI recently completed my doctoral dissertation by researching the state of the Farmed Animal Advocacy Movement (FAAM or Movement) in Canada and the United States . . .
Read MoreEmployers must not only work to create environments where discussing menopause is normalized, but they must also proactively support women who are experiencing symptoms of menopause . . .
Read MoreUnfortunately a lot of people think of non-profit boards as nothing more than figureheads . . .
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