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Butterflies (Katz) speaking: The ABC's of Veganism - FREE public event 2015

Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJmjYYlBexA&feature=youtu.be Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmdogQ3tk3o&feature=youtu.be Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3XOMPb-mj8&feature=youtu.be Photos from the event seen hereThank-you Keith Berger for the video footage; Keith is co-founder of South Florida Vegan Support Group

FREE public Vegan Educational Event ~ Tamarac, Florida September 25th, 2015 ~ Butterflies Katz speaker

On September 25th, 2015, I co-produced and spoke at an event that was FREE to the public and included a free meal and dessert. My presentation was entitled the ABC's of Veganism. At the time of this event, I am a few days away from my 58th birthday and my 37th Veganniversary. The presentation explained that veganism is ... anti-speciesism, animal rights, nonviolence, respect for animals,

I'm a Vegan; One Movement, Many Voices ~ Newly Released E-Book

This compelling anthology of over one hundred short essays reveals that vegans come in all colors, sizes, nationalities, ages, and a myriad of philosophies. Vegans may identify as an abolitionist, anarchist, egalitarian, ecofeminist, anti-sexist, anti-consumerist, socialist, philosopher, or animal rights advocate. They may define themselves as a kid, teacher, social worker, vet, dietitian

Achim Stößer essays: veganism, antispeciesism, antisexism, antitheism....I've encountered a brilliant mind.

German: Achim  Stößer - Maqi (in English) I've met many people that have inspired me on Facebook through the years. One stands out who does not spew the usual same stuff; but has a mind of his own; and a brilliant mind at that. These four essays are among the others in the newly published e-book 'I'm a vegan; One Movement, Many Voices' - however I wanted to publish them on their own. 

My position on Veganism in a Nutshell

I would be vegan even if animals were exploited on green pastures rather than factory farms. My position is not about horrific treatment in factory farms or on the way to being slaughtered, (of course that's despicable), but about any animal's birthright under any conditions not to be objectified for human use. Animals should not be made slaves to humans any more than humans

The ABC's of Veganism

A = Animal Rights ~ Antispeciesism ~ Veganism is fundamentally interwoven with both. B = Boycott of products derived from animal use. Direct action and economic activism. C = Consistent, Comprehensive, Cruelty-Free ethic inclusive of all animals, all ways of harm. D = Diet...veganism is not synonymous with a plant-based diet. E = Ethical position. To say "ethical vegan" is redundant. It