Trev and Davita are joined by seasoned activist Claire to discuss the crossover between ableism and anti-vax sentiment in the vegan community. We critique issues around the accessibility within the movement, especially for people with an immunodeficiency. This is
particularly timely considering the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccine hesitancy.
Links:
William Cooper (First Nations Anti-Nazi history)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-10/william-coopers-protest-against-kristallnacht-nazi-violence/10481936
Vegan Bill of Consistent Anti-oppression
Ginny Messina and other vegan critiques of the ‘What the Health?’ documentary
A Science-Based (and Vegan) Perspective on the New “What the Health” Documentary
Pseudoscience in the vegan community
https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/04/12/what-do-veganism-and-conspiracy-theories-have-in-common
Ableism in the Covid response of the UK and similar countries
https://www.powertopersuade.org.au/blog/welcome-to-the-age-of-epidemiological-liberalism/2/2/2021
Music:
Busby Marou ‘Naba Norem (The Reef Song)’ https://open.spotify.com/album/7csjD3dBWReZZ7xkSWA03D
Halluci Nation ‘The Virus’ http://smarturl.it/ATCRHalluciNation
Steph Bitter ‘Twisted Places’ https://open.spotify.com/album/4ImOvXR19FyztLWv1tvONH
A weekly show hosted by Melbourne-based animal advocates, presenting local and international interviews, presentations, and music from this vibrant social justice movement. The show is broadcast on 3CR Community Radio 855AM
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Dr Bianca Le and Ruth Purcell from Animal Agriculture Australia tell us about the developments in cell ag. Bianca is the Founder, Director and a Scientist at Cellular Agriculture Australia, an organization working to create a connected cell ag community in …continue
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On this week’s episode, host Savanna talks with Jennifer and Elise about dating as a vegan, their experiences good and bad, online dating and Valentine’s Day ideas. Music: Animal Liberation by Los Fastidios. Pencil Full of Lead by Paolo Nutini. Hello Kitty by Marina. Birds …continue
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