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About Veganistan

The Interdependent Commonwealth of Veganistan is a post-geographical nation of compassionate animals joyfully protecting the well-being and sovereignty of all beings on earth. (Human animal lovers are welcome too!)

Are We [Humans] Really That Special?

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A thoughtful piece from Lisa Towell:

“Humans are the only animals capable of ________.” I’ve seen countless variations on this statement in magazines, in books, and on television. Fill in the blank with anything you like: language, using tools, love, planning for the future, empathy, self-awareness, humor.

These generalizations are often wrong. Sure, it’s pretty hard to argue with “Humans are the only animals who produce reality television shows.” But let’s take a look at the often-made statement that the ability to use language is unique to humans.

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The Human Cost of Animal Suffering: NYT

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Mark Bittman has written a thoughtful, balanced, must-read piece for the New York Times, making a compelling case for all of us (including especially omnivores) to inform ourselves about the suffering of animals in the modern meat industry so that we can make more conscious choices and contribute to a healthier society, not only nutritionally but also psychologically.

Please take a moment to read this well-considered piece on the NYT website and share it with others.

Adopt a Rescued Animal Companion (Or, Better Yet, Two!)

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Daphna Nachminovitch of PETA has published a clarification on PETA’s recommendations on animal companions. While they are firmly against buying animals from pet stores, they strongly support adopting rescued animals from pounds and shelters. In fact, they suggest adopting at least two, so your companions will have companions even when you aren’t around. Read her full article for details.