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The Lazy Distinction Between Animal Rights and Animal Welfare

by Samita Sarkar | May 27, 2015 | Vegetarianism

There are two schools of thought: animal welfare and animal rights. Whereas animal rightists seek to dismantle the institution of animal agriculture altogether, those in favour of animal welfare advocate a situation where farmed animals are treated well in life on...

3 Reasons All Feminists Should Support Animal Rights

by Samita Sarkar | May 17, 2015 | Vegetarianism

“Feminism” has lately become less of a dirty word, as more people recognize it as being the belief in gender equality. Men, women, and transpeople can all be feminists. According to popular sex educator Laci Green, if you believe women are human,...