#US Vegan Community

[hle24]

Vegan Orange Cake

Are you craving a moist, fluffy, and citrusy dessert? This vegan orange cake is the perfect treat! Made with fresh orange juice and simple pantry staples, this cake is not only easy to make but also bursting with natural orange flavor. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just a cozy afternoon snack, this recipe will become your go-to favorite. Plus, it’s egg-free, dairy-free, and…

[insufferablefirehazard]

I think we as humans need to realize how privileged we are to be born into a human body.

Sure, I've seen a lot of people wishing how they could be a cat, dog or wolf just so they could be cute and taken care of and relax all day.

But let's remember that most non-human animals aren't so privileged.

Not only are pets often neglected and abused, but if you had been born into the body of a fish, a pig, a cow, a chicken?

Your life is seen as worthless - a means to an end. Fish are often not even regarded as living sentient beings, just decorations or food.

Pigs get their tails cut off, chickens get their beaks cut, often living in their own shit and piss. Cows get their babies stolen so you can drink their breast milk or eat cheese. And at the end of the day their lives are ended by being gassed, electrocuted, having their throat slit.

Thank your lucky stars for being born into the human body because your life could've been much much worse.

[unopenablebox]

what do we think is the most low effort "observance" of "passover" i could do

[someonesrealityshifting]

Y’all someone told me to put a tw in posts about vegans but didn’t tell me what trigger warning to put and I’m confused so can someone let me know what tw they meant?

[havinganfois]

Imagine you're parental f/o just,, treating you softly. Communicating clearly. Expressing their love for you in the same sentence as asking for forgiveness.

[fondwand]

every day I stop myself from actually sharing my full frustration with the weird dissonant self righteous pervasive culture on this website of meat eaters who don't want to feel guilty about eating meat twisting themselves up in knots to paint non-meat or animal product eaters as *checks notes* racist? secret animal haters who don't see the benefit to animals that is eating them (actual take I've seen)? some other bullshit? like it's more annoying to me that you're so set on not feeling any responsibility or guilt over your own decisions that you set out to demonise people who choose to not eat animals or who share their opinions on not eating animals by co-opting and transplanting a moral outrage you use only when it suits you, to regain some imaginary high ground which gives you the ease and comfort to continue eating meat which you've decided has been stolen from you by other people not eating it, RATHER THAN JUST EATING MEAT AND SHUTTING THE FUCK UP.

like. how is it that I've had so many people I've followed over the years just one day either make or reblog the most batshit unexamined take on meat consumption, radiating the smug aura of zero self reflection, when their posts seem otherwise completely normal? it's exhausting.

I don't care if you want to eat meat, I'm nobodies moral arbiter, but why do the same flimsy, hypocritical takes get paraded around like iron shields?

okay. so today I didn't stop myself....

[offpageseo111]

How do vegan and vegetarian diets impact long-term health differently?

As more people become aware of the ethical, environmental, and health benefits of plant-based diets, veganism and vegetarianism have become increasingly popular lifestyle choices. Both diets focus on excluding meat, but they differ significantly in the inclusion of other animal products such as dairy and eggs. This distinction can lead to different long-term health outcomes depending on how these diets are followed.

What Is the Difference Between Vegan and Vegetarian Diets?

A vegan diet excludes all animal products, meaning that it avoids meat, dairy, eggs, and even honey. Veganism is often driven by ethical concerns about animal welfare, with individuals seeking to avoid contributing to the exploitation or suffering of animals. Ethical concerns such as the treatment of animals in factory farms or the research conducted on Animals used for Research can motivate people to choose a plant-based lifestyle. Many also align their vegan lifestyle with the goals of animal protection organization that focus on promoting humane treatment for all creatures.

In contrast, a vegetarian diet includes plant-based foods but allows the consumption of dairy and eggs. Vegetarians avoid meat but continue to consume other animal-derived products. This diet can be an easier transition for people looking to reduce their environmental footprint, as animal agriculture is a significant contributor to climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. However, unlike veganism, a vegetarian diet still relies on animal by-products, which may not align with the ethical stance of those concerned about animal welfare.

Health Benefits of Vegan and Vegetarian Diets

Both vegan and vegetarian diets have been shown to offer a variety of health benefits, but the long-term impact on health can vary based on the specific foods consumed and how well these diets are balanced.

Vegan Diet Health Impact:

A vegan diet has several potential health benefits, particularly when it is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Because this diet eliminates all animal products, it tends to be lower in saturated fats and cholesterol, which are found in higher quantities in meat and dairy products. The long-term benefits of a vegan diet include:

Reduced Risk of Chronic Diseases: Studies have shown that vegans tend to have a lower risk of heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. The abundance of plant-based foods, rich in antioxidants, fiber, and essential nutrients, helps reduce inflammation and prevent these conditions.

Weight Management: Vegan diets are typically lower in calorie density, which can contribute to better weight management. Many people find it easier to maintain a healthy weight on a vegan diet due to the higher consumption of vegetables, fruits, and legumes.

Better Digestive Health: The high fiber content in plant-based foods improves digestion and supports a healthy gut microbiome. Vegan diets are rich in fiber from whole grains, beans, and vegetables, which aid in regulating bowel movements and reducing the risk of digestive disorders.

However, there are potential nutritional gaps that need to be addressed in a vegan diet. Key nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D are primarily found in animal products. Therefore, vegans must pay attention to these nutrients and either supplement them or choose fortified plant-based alternatives.

Vegetarian Diet Health Impact:

The vegetarian diet allows for the inclusion of dairy products and eggs, making it easier to meet some of the nutritional requirements that may be more challenging to fulfill on a vegan diet. This diet is associated with:

Improved Nutrient Intake: Vegetarians are likely to have better access to certain nutrients such as vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D, which are naturally found in dairy products and eggs. This helps reduce the risk of deficiencies in these essential nutrients.

Heart Health: Like vegan diets, vegetarian diets can lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The absence of meat reduces the intake of saturated fats, which are linked to heart disease. Consuming dairy in moderation can also provide beneficial nutrients like calcium, which is important for bone health.

Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Studies indicate that vegetarians tend to have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to meat-eaters. This is partly due to the diet’s focus on plant-based foods that are rich in fiber and low in glycemic index.

However, vegetarians still face challenges when it comes to achieving a balanced, nutrient-dense diet. The health benefits of a vegetarian diet depend on the quality of the food choices. If a vegetarian diet consists primarily of processed foods or refined carbohydrates, it may not offer the same health benefits as one rich in whole, plant-based foods.

Long-Term Health Risks of Vegan and Vegetarian Diets

While both diets offer substantial health benefits, there are also potential risks if these diets are not followed correctly over the long term.

Vegan Diet Risks: A poorly planned vegan diet can lead to nutrient deficiencies, particularly in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D. These deficiencies can result in fatigue, weakened immune function, and compromised bone health. It is important for vegans to be mindful of these nutrients and to consider supplementation or fortified foods.

Vegetarian Diet Risks: Though slightly more balanced, a vegetarian diet can also lead to nutrient deficiencies, especially if the focus is placed on dairy and eggs rather than a wide variety of plant-based foods. Iron and omega-3 fatty acids can still be a concern, as these are more abundant in meat and fish.

Ethical Considerations and Animal Welfare Impact

Both vegan and vegetarian diets align with ethical concerns related to animal welfare. Veganism in India has gained traction in recent years, as more people adopt plant-based diets to avoid contributing to animal exploitation. The work of animal protection organizations and animal funding organizations plays a significant role in educating the public about the impact of their food choices on animals.

Choosing a vegan or vegetarian diet can be an act of compassion, as it reduces the demand for animal agriculture, which is responsible for pollution and deforestation. Additionally, organizations like the Animal Welfare Board of India work tirelessly to promote ethical treatment of animals, whether through advocacy or support for animal welfare organizations.

Conclusion:

Both vegan and vegetarian diets offer substantial health benefits when properly planned, but they also come with challenges, particularly around meeting certain nutritional needs. While vegan diets are more restrictive and may require careful supplementation, they are often aligned with ethical concerns regarding animal welfare and sustainability. Vegetarian diets may be easier to follow and less prone to nutritional deficiencies, but they still contribute to the ethical debate surrounding animal treatment. As awareness about animal welfare, sustainability, and ethical food choices continues to grow, both diets offer pathways toward a healthier and more compassionate lifestyle.

[citiesinthedust]

Do chickens feel about vegans how the lower class feel about AI?

In a hypothetical vegetarian capitalist society chickens are needed solely for their eggs. They do not get paid but they get provided accommodation and food, which with the current wages, some lower class workers cannot even afford. Veganism puts chickens out of their place in society, as AI puts hard labourers and creatives out of their place in society. The vegans are “freeing” the chickens as the AI are “freeing” the factory workers. What happens next to the chickens? They are left without accommodation and food as the farm will close and so will the factory workers. So in conclusion, do chickens feel about vegans how the lower class feel about AI? Do they experience dread and fear at the expense of their horrible working conditions and long hours? No, you fucking moron, they’re chickens.

[jockoppressor]

None of them are gonna be physically violent

The Reddit users are going to judge you if you express any religious or “unscientific” sentiment

The Catholics run the gamut from “hardcore pro-lifer” to “Nun who invented communism”

The Protestants have brought lots of food but are going to proselytize the entire time you eat

The crystalists are split 60/40 on whether or not vaccines cause autism, and you don’t know who has the majority until you’ve been there an hour

The Anglophiles have good pastries, but 1/3 of them are in Sherlock cosplay

The girlbosses are all within 10° to the left of the center of the political spectrum and will try very hard to get you to invest in their MLM

The vegans brought food but will turn hostile if you let slip that you’ve used animal products in the last year

The reenactors have booze, but your phone is dead and they’re giving a very pro-America history lecture

The influencers have a pool, a jacuzzi, and lots of drugs, but they have a combined net worth that teaches seven digits and won’t let you forget it

The retirees have great weed but they’re gonna ask you a lot of invasive questions and give you a lot of unsolicited advice.

[benjaminallhope-fulltimemind]

That story about Castro an Anecdote and doesn't matter to the wider discussion as anyone could've done that. Also you admit that capitalism specifically made a creature dependent on being exploited in order to survive because normally cows don't need to be milked as they don't produce it unless pregnant and normally they simply feed their children until they don't need it. And yes communist nations did the same thing but this is a wider issue with industrial society which we need to move past as it damages the environment and directly impact human health and future development.

My random thoughts about milk.

I know most people think it's ridiculous but honestly milk and the various alternatives to it are a clear sign of capitalism and exploitation. Not many people think about or care about the widespread exploitation of cattle to harvest milk for everyday use, even then people dismiss alternatives to this industrial scale exploitation for a wide variety of reasons often fed by capitalist propaganda and misunderstanding. It really shows the capitalist realism that grips most people, to them they can't understand or really conceive of a system that doesn't entail widespread exploitation of other living beings and they look down on others who can see and try to achieve systems that don't involve it. Just my random thoughts.

[all-things-are-nothing-to-me]

I run a DIY anarchist zine distro. I recently started selling zines. 10 for 5$. No more than 20 per order. US only (that international shipping isn't worth paying trust me). I'm probably gonna end up losing money in the long run, but whatever. It's just me doing it too, so I'm moving through orders as fast as I can...aka whenever my gf isn't using the computer. I'm not Amazon so it might take a few days before I even start printing your zines but I toss in free stuff in every order. Shipping will always be different since it's by weight. But on average it's about 6$. Anyways if you want to buy some I made a noblogs.

These are the categories you can choose from.

1. RANDOM

2. New Releases *if anything new has recently come out*

3. Anarchy 101 & Social Anarchy

4. Anti-Colonial & Indigenous Resistance

5. Anti-Civilization & Green Anarchy

6. Anti-Fascist & Anti-Racist

7. Animal Liberation & Vegan/Straight Edge

8. Black Liberation & Black Anarchism

9. Community, Accountability & Relationship Anarchy

10. Communization & Communism

11. CCF, FAI, New Anarchy & The Black International

12. DIY & How-To

13. Gender, Patriarchy & Queer Anarchy

14. Harm Reduction

15. History & Intergenerational Memory

16. Insurrection

17. Individualist & Illegalist

18. Nihilism

19. Organizing & Mutual Aid

20. OPSEC, Security Culture & Counter-Repression

21. Post-Left & Anti-Left

22. Prison Abolition/Prisoner Writings

23. Theory & Strategy

24. Poetry & Stories

25. Palestine

26. Spanish (topic will be random)

27. Youth Liberation & Education

28. Attack!

[naileadevoras]

another week , another gift ! today i'm sharing a list of secrets that i've compiled over the years of being in the rpc .

under the cut , there are 70+ secrets that i have individually grouped into different categories to make it easier for you to browse through the extensive list . although not all of them focus on dark & mature topics , keep in mind that a handful of these still have certain trigger warnings so please proceed with caution . hopefully you find this masterlist helpful .

a like and reblog would be greatly appreciated ! enjoy ♡

🔐 DECEPTION & LYING .

pretending to be vegan for attention.

assumed someone else's identity.

pretending to be in university when they've actually been kicked out.

lies about having certain allergies for attention.

fakes their instagram posts to appear more interesting.

has lied about the number of people they've slept with.

has changed their identity to run away from their past.

is faking their name / ethnicity / age / backstory etc.

is hiding a physical / mental illness.

is pretending to be color blind to seem more interesting.

has gone to random funerals for the free food & lies about their relationship with the deceased.

🔐 FAME & BEAUTY .

has had extensive plastic surgery but lies about it.

uses ghost writers for their songs.

has a secret love child with their co-star.

is dating their significant other for publicity.

is a social climber.

becomes friends with celebrities to rob their homes.

runs a blog with dirt on socialites & celebrities.

causes scandals to gain relevance.

🔐 FAMILY & FRIENDSHIP .

comes from a wealthy family but pretends to be broke.

has given their child up for adoption.

knows they aren’t the real biological father of their child but pretends they are.

knows that their parent is a murderer but hasn't told the police.

pretends to come from a wealthy family but their parents are actually drug addicts.

tells their friends they're an only child when they actually have siblings.

has been forced to participate in frowned upon things by their parents / friends.

caught one parent having an affair with the same sex but hasn't told the other parent yet.

gave up their newborn & their friend / parent / sibling is raising the baby as their own.

as a kid, saw their mother shoot their father but hasn't told anyone.

pretended to be pregnant but had a surrogate carry their child.

went into their friends house after they died & stole a bunch of their things.

🔐 LOVE & LOSS .

uses hook up apps for attention but never meets up with their matches.

has catfished someone they liked / didn't like.

is using their significant other as a "beard".

only dates people that are famous and wealthy.

they are still not over their ex.

uses an ouija board to communicate with the dead.

is currently cheating on their significant other.

is currently cheating on their significant other with their best friend.

has kept all major secrets from their significant other in fear that they would leave them.

has helped their significant other bury a body.

🔐 MURDER & CRIMES .

has cried to get out of a speeding ticket.

has bought a stolen cellphone & keeps getting calls from the owner.

is a kleptomaniac.

has seen a sibling / friend commit murder but is too scared to rat them out.

commits tax fraud.

has broken out of prison.

is a stalker / has a stalker.

has a side job where they do illegal businesses.

has a restraining order against someone.

has past criminal offenses e.g. public intoxication , underage drinking , dui , drug possession , scamming , vandalism , etc.

steals valuable items & sells them on the black market.

thinks they've committed a crime even when they didn't.

has had to clean their dead friends belongings & found out they were a serial killer.

steals from grocery stores all the time.

is withholding information about a police case.

they've gone to jail for a crime their friend / family member committed.

🔐 POWER & MONEY .

spends all their money on designer clothes but lives in a run down apartment.

dates & marries people for their money.

has gambled their entire life savings away.

used their power & money to hire a hitman for the person they hate.

has embezzled a few million dollars.

hires random people to be their friends.

their father is the leader of the largest criminal organization in their area.

🔐 SEX & DRUGS .

is a masochist.

used to be a porn star.

has depended on drugs for years.

has a drug / sex / alcohol addiction.

has participated in a "glory hole" multiple times.

has had parents try & hire a hooker for them when the parents found out they were asexual.

participated in the casting couch.

goes to aa / na meetings to make friends even though they're not addicted to drugs or alcohol.

has hooked up with more than 100 people in less than 24 hours.

hired a prostitute to lose their virginity to.

runs a very popular faceless nsfw blog.

pretends to have sex all the time but is actually a virgin.

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Ideas: 200+ Character Quirks

Behavioral Quirks

always wants to sit facing the door

bites lip when thinking or trying to remember something

chain smokes

chews gum all the time

clears throat frequently

eating all of one type of food before moving on to the next item on the plate

flipping hair back over one’s shoulders

grasping a fork or spoon with one’s full fist to eat

jingles keys

laughs very loud

licks lips frequently

makes humming noises

makes very intense eye contact with people

moves around a lot when talking to a group

paces when thinking

points at people when talking to them

prefers to sit on the end of a row rather than between people

sniffs frequently

snorts when laughing

taps chin or nose when thinking

taps fingernails on surfaces

tends to giggle

uses air quotes when talking

very distinctive laugh noises

whistles the tune to songs

Communication Style Quirks

chats nervously when there is lull in conversation

chooses words very carefully; speaks in an exacting way

describes things very precisely

doesn’t speak up unless directly asked a question

embellishes or exaggerates stories or information

enunciates words very precisely

gestures a lot when talking

habitually avoids eye contact

hinting at one wants rather than stating it directly

insists on face-to-face conversations (rather than phone or text)

insists on having the last word

makes up a nickname for everyone

pauses a long time before speaking

restating what other people have already said

speaks in a way such that statements come across like questions

speaks with an accent

talking to oneself

talks very fast

talks with a sing-songy cadence

unreadable facial expressions

uses a particular dialect

very expressive facial expressions

very reserved in demeanor

winks at people when talking to them

Eating- and Drinking- Related Quirks

always orders the same food in a restaurant

barely chews food before swallowing

brings snacks everywhere

burps or belches loudly at the end of meals

constantly talks about dieting

counts the number of chews before swallowing

drinks coffee or tea very frequently

eats while driving the car

extremely delicate eater

grazes throughout the day

makes nasty remarks about other people’s food

makes sure everyone knows they’re vegan

messy eater

only eats organic food

picks food off other people’s plates

prefers junk food to home-cooked meals

pretends to be a dainty eater but pigs out in private

refuses to eat leftovers

snacks excessively

takes huge bites of food

takes other people’s food without asking

tries to win over everyone to their way of eating

tucks a napkin into one’s shirt when eating

wont’ eat in front of other people

won’t eat food that other people cook

Personality Quirks

adrenaline junkie

brags about one’s own accomplishments

high levels of enthusiasm

likes to be the center of attention

makes assumptions about others’ motives

makes snap judgements about other people

needs the approval of others

obsessive about personal hygiene

overly trusting of other people

plans things to the most minute detail

quick to recognize others accomplishments

seeks adventure or new experiences

seeks stability

suspicious or distrustful of others

takes credit for other’s work

tendency to one-up other people’s accomplishments

tendency to pull for the underdog

tendency to react emotionally

tendency to respond objectively

tendency to take things personally

tenderhearted nature

tends to be argumentative just for the sake of arguing

tends to see how things unfold without planning ahead

very outgoing in demeanor

won’t touch people, even to shake hand

Physical Traits and Quirks

a lot of freckles

a lot of tattoos or unusual tattoos

always too cold

always too warm

asymmetrical features

athletic build

different color eyes

distinctive moles

extremely tall or short

lanky build

messy, free-flowing hair

missing or extra appendages

perfectly coiffed hair

red nose

twitchy eye

unique birthmark

unusual color eyes

unusual facial features

unusual hair color

unusual hair style

very long fingernails

weight range

Posture Quirks

crossing legs at the ankle when seated

favors one side vs. the other when standing

frequently shifts from side to side

lays head down on desk or table

leaning back in ones chair

leans in toward people who are speaking

leans on things when standing up

leans to one side when standing

looks straight ahead

propping one’s feet up on furniture

rests head in hands when seated

shifting from one foot to another when standing

shifts or squirms when sitting

sitting with one’s legs crossed

stands or sits extremely still

stands up extremely straight

stands with hands behind back

stands with hands on hips

stands with hyperextended knees

tends to lean away from people

tends to slouch

tends to stretch a lot

tilts head down most of the time

Quirky Movements and Walking Habits

adjusting sleeves frequently

bouncing one’s leg when sitting

bouncy walk

cracking knuckles frequently

determined, purposeful walk

enters rooms hesitantly

extent to which a person’s arms swing when they walk

loose limbed way of walking

meandering walk

often breaks into a jog when walking

picking at nail polish

pulling down on one’s jacket or skirt

pulling sleeves down over one’s hands

scratches one’s head frequently

scratching one’s face

shakes foot when sitting with legs crossed

sidles up to people

takes large steps

takes tiny, mincing steps

tends to push past other people abruptly

tugging a sweater or jacket from left to right

twisting to crack one’s back or next

walks at a very rapid pace

walks with a limp

walks with an even stride

Signature Accessories

always carries an umbrella

always wears a scarf

carries a briefcase everywhere

carries a huge purse

constantly wears a hat

has earbuds in (or headphones on) all the time

is never seen without a certain piece of jewelry

keeps a pocket square in a suit jacket

keeps sunglasses on all the time

never seen without a backpack

totes a pet in one’s purse or other bag

uses a pocket watch

wears a flower in one’s hair

wears a headband

wears a large fitness tracking device

wears a lot of jewelry

wears a nametag

wears an overcoat or other distinctive outerwear

wears bangle bracelets that jingle

wears enormous earrings

wears huge glasses

wears socks with weird patterns or in strange colors

Signature Clothing Style

always looks perfectly pressed

always wears boots

always wears tennis shoes

appears to have been professionally styled

becomes disheveled with very little activity

doesn’t worry about whether clothing items coordinate with each other

dresses in a flashy style

dresses in exercise apparel even when not exercising

dresses in very revealing apparel

overdresses or underdresses for occasions

squeezes into clothing that is to small

wears cheap knock-offs of designer fashions

wears clothes made for much younger people

wears loose fitting clothes

wears only designer labels

wears shorts even when it’s freezing outside

wears socks with sandals

wears stiletto heels all the time

wears the latest styles

wears the same color clothing all the time

wears the same style of clothes all the time

wears very outdated styles

wears wrinkled clothes

Other Quirks to Consider for Characters

answers for other people instead of letting them speak

complains about everything

constantly complains about aches and pains

constantly correcting other people’s grammar

constantly misplaces certain items, like keys or glasses

expects unquestioning loyalty from people

frequently gets hiccups

gets heavily involved in campaigning for political candidates

has hypochondriac tendencies

holds other people to higher standards than themselves

is easily influenced or swayed

makes snap judgements about other people

makes unusual snoring noises

participates in marches and protests

quick to find fault in others

seeks out flattery

seems to turn all conversations political

takes in stray animals frequently

tends to look for the bright side in every situation

tends to make biased remarks about others

Source ⚜ More: References ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs 600+ Personality Traits ⚜ 170 Quirks ⚜ 100 Sensory Words

[offpageseo111]

How the India Animal Fund Empowers Animal Welfare Heroes Across India

The India Animal Fund (IAF) stands as a beacon of hope for animals and those who tirelessly work for their welfare. By supporting individuals, organizations, and initiatives dedicated to animal protection, IAF is transforming the landscape of animal welfare across the country. From providing resources to funding projects, the organization empowers animal welfare heroes to create a kinder, more compassionate India.

Championing Animal Welfare

India has a long history of compassion toward animals, but modern challenges such as urbanization, industrial farming, and deforestation have put immense pressure on animal habitats and welfare. The Animal Welfare Board of India plays a vital role in addressing these challenges, and organizations like IAF complement this by channeling resources where they are needed most.

Through funding and advocacy, the India Animal Fund supports projects ranging from rescuing stray animals to improving conditions in shelters and advocating for policy changes. Many people searching for animal NGOs near me find IAF-backed initiatives offering immediate help and long-term solutions for vulnerable animals.

Empowering Heroes on the Ground

Animal lovers, shelter workers, and NGO volunteers often lack the financial and logistical support necessary to make a significant impact. IAF bridges this gap by funding grassroots organizations and individuals who are on the front lines of animal welfare near me and nationwide. These “heroes” include veterinarians treating abandoned pets, activists lobbying for stronger animal protection laws, and volunteers rescuing injured wildlife.

For instance, funding from IAF can enable a small NGO to expand its reach, upgrade facilities, or run educational campaigns. By providing resources and grants, IAF ensures that these dedicated individuals and organizations can focus on their mission without worrying about financial constraints.

Raising Awareness Through CSR Initiatives

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are another cornerstone of IAF’s strategy. Partnering with socially responsible businesses allows IAF to amplify its reach and impact. These partnerships often fund awareness campaigns, vaccination drives for strays, and sterilization programs. Such CSR initiatives also encourage employees to volunteer or donate, creating a ripple effect of compassion within communities.

For example, a CSR program might sponsor a mobile veterinary clinic in rural areas, ensuring that animals in remote locations receive medical care. This not only benefits animals but also aligns with the goals of employees and stakeholders who care about animal welfare.

Promoting Ethical Lifestyles

IAF also inspires individuals to adopt ethical and cruelty-free lifestyles. By encouraging plant-based diets and sustainable living practices, the organization aligns its mission with broader environmental and ethical goals. For many animal lovers, transitioning to vegetarian or vegan diets is a natural extension of their compassion for animals. Educational campaigns funded by IAF help people understand the connection between their dietary choices and the welfare of animals.

Collaborating with the Animal Welfare Board of India, IAF spreads awareness about cruelty-free products and practices. It empowers people to make informed decisions, whether it’s choosing vegan products or supporting local shelters through donations and volunteering.

Building a Network of Support

Finding reliable information and local help is crucial for anyone looking to make a difference. Many people searching online for “animal NGOs near me” or “animal welfare near me” discover IAF’s extensive network of partner organizations. This network connects donors, volunteers, and animal lovers with causes they care about, creating a unified effort toward animal protection.

For instance, an individual in a city might find a nearby shelter to volunteer at, while someone in a rural area could locate resources to start a local animal welfare initiative. By acting as a hub, IAF makes it easier for people to contribute to the cause.

Advocacy and Policy Changes

In addition to funding and awareness, IAF actively advocates for stronger animal protection laws and policies. Collaborating with the Animal Welfare Board of India, the organization works to bring about systemic changes that benefit animals across the country. From pushing for stricter penalties for animal cruelty to promoting humane treatment in industries, these efforts aim to create a lasting impact.

Inspiring the Next Generation

IAF understands the importance of inspiring young minds to care for animals. Through educational programs in schools and colleges, the organization instills values of compassion and responsibility. These initiatives encourage students to take small steps, like feeding strays or volunteering at shelters, which can lead to a lifetime of advocating for animal welfare.

Conclusion

The India Animal Fund is a transformative force in India’s animal welfare ecosystem. By empowering animal welfare heroes, raising awareness, and advocating for systemic change, it ensures that every effort counts toward creating a kinder, cruelty-free future. Whether you’re an activist, a donor, or simply someone searching for animal welfare near me, IAF provides the resources and inspiration to make a meaningful impact.

Supporting organizations like the India Animal Fund is not just about helping animals — it’s about building a society that values compassion, sustainability, and coexistence. Together, we can empower the heroes who dedicate their lives to protecting animals and creating a better world for all living beings.

[acti-veg]

As the link between animal agriculture and climate breakdown becomes clearer, if anything, we are seeing more ordinary people falling over themselves to defend an industry that is destroying our planet, polluting our communities, exploiting animals and human workers. This is especially worrying to see from leftists, in spaces that are supposed to be progressive. I promise you, you do not need to spend your time greenwashing leather and wool, repeating blatant industry propaganda about veganism, 'regenerative agriculture' or whatever other buzzword they're using to sow doubt this week. The industry already spends millions of your dollars to lobby our politicians and influence public opinion; they don't need you to do it for free.

Vox – The greenwashing of wool explained

New Republic – The comforting lie of climate-friendly meat

Guardian – Big Beef’s climate messaging machine

The Breakthrough – Is Feedlot Beef Better for Environment?

International Journey of Biodiversity – Misinformation on Science of Grazed Ecosystems

Food Climate Research Network – Grazed & Confused

Science 2.0 – The regenerative ranching racket

DeSmog – A guide to six greenwashing terms

Truthdig – The backlash to plant-based meats

Independent – Meat & dairy industries downplaying role in climate crisis using tobacco tactics

Guardian – Meat & dairy lobbyists turn out in record numbers at COP28

Greenpeace – How Big Agriculture is borrowing Big Oil’s playbook at COP28

Guardian – Plans to present meat as ‘sustainable nutrition’ at Cop28 revealed

Guardian – Ex-officials at UN farming body say work on methane emissions was censored

Guardian – How UN food body played down role of farming in climate change

QZ – The meat industry blocked the IPCC’s attempt to recommend a plant-based diet

The Times – Red Tractor farms more likely to pollute environment

Influence Map – European meat & dairy industry weaken EU’s climate policies

The Grocer – Meat Industry lobbying behind cultured meat bans

Food Unfolded – Truth, tactics and the mist of meat lobby science

Business Green – Climate lobbying: Are meat and dairy lobbyists the ‘new merchants of doubt’?

Vox - A newly surfaced document reveals the beef industry’s secret climate plan

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I'm genuinely sorry, I was really tired and couldn't think of the word that mad pride movements use. I'm new to all of this. I thought you would be more open to it because you've reblogged from radical leftists (anarchists and communists both) within the past couple of weeks and they're all for Veganism afaik. The argument that all brains are different but equal and should be treated the exact same is a primary aspect of mad pride from my understanding, and that speaks to me about animals just having different brains, and that they don't deserve to be exploited and killed for us just because they're different. I'm not spamming people with it, but I was inspired by an ask by a nonvegan and started asking popular bloggers why they weren't vegan to open up conversation and potentially change people's views on animals. If I've made you uncomfortable I'm sorry, though I admit I'm really confused by your standpoint. You do know that the only reason communism hasn't succeeded is because of America? Anyway, sorry again, I'm also autistic and I didn't mean to dismiss your legitimate dietary needs. Can I recommend acti-vegan's posts? While I understand that you can't go vegan, perhaps their blog will at least help you understand our points, they're much more well-written than my asks and they have plenty of legitimate science resources at hand. Thanks for listening, I'll take your advice into account. I'm not trying to not listen, it's just frustrating because so many people say they get it but they don't change, and if they truly got it they would, you know?

Okay, I get that you didn't mean to be offensive, and fuck knows I shouldn't throw stones when it comes to forgetting specific words. (This happens to me fairly frequently; it's a thing.)

The argument that all brains are different but equal and should be treated the exact same is a primary aspect of mad pride from my understanding, and that speaks to me about animals just having different brains, and that they don't deserve to be exploited and killed for us just because they're different.

So yesterday I actually wrote out and then deleted a whole paragraph to the effect of "part of my deep, deep frustration with animal rights activism hooks into my commitment to the phrase 'nothing about us without us,' because I frequently see the same kinds of emotional projection without making the effort to listen to animals on their own terms from animal rights activism groups."

The first thing I need to make clear to you is that this--veganism and animal rights activism (ARA) more generally--is not new to me. I am in my mid-thirties and I have never had a job of any kind that did not revolve around animals in some way, I've spent time in rescue spaces and vets and universities, I'm queer and I have spent most of my life in leftish progressive circles, so it's kind of hard to miss.

Essentially, you are proselytizing to me as if you were a newly baptized evangelical convinced I had never heard of Jesus, because if only I had heard and understood his holy word, I would be converted instantly to his light! It's not any less irritating when the belief system isn't explicitly a religion.

More under the cut, because this one is long.

Disclaimer one: Veganism isn't synonymous with ARA ideology, but it's deeply entangled with it, and ARA ideology drives the movement of veganism as a (theoretically non-religious) ethical decision. And I object very strongly to the framework imposed by ARA activists. When I say I am not vegan, I am saying that I have considered the ethical framework that underpins veganism as an ethics movement and I have deliberately rejected it.

The second piece of context you should know that when I talk about being a behavioral ecologist, I mean that I'm a researcher who works on animals and that my framework is rooted in trying to understand animals in their own natural ecological context, without necessarily comparing them to humans. There's a lot of ways to study animal behavior you might run into, including attempts to understand universal principles of behavior that transcend species (animal cognition) and attempts to understand how to better treat animals in human care (animal welfare). You know Temple Grandin? Temple Grandin is an ethologist (the field that gave rise to behavioral ecology, also focused on animals within their species context) who worked on animal welfare (finding ways to make slaughterhouses less stressful to livestock, among other things).

Third point: my profession also means is that I work directly with animals--in my case, currently mice--and that I do not think research with animal subjects is wrong as long as all efforts are made to ensure maximal welfare and enrichment for the animals involved. This is another major bone of contention politically between my entire field and ARA groups, and you should know that I have also spent my entire professional career under the shadow of, well, people who care strongly enough about those ideas to invade my workspace and potentially seize my animals and "free" them into a world they do not have the tools to survive in.

So there's where I am coming from. Let's get back to what you're saying. Here, I'll quote again in case you have the same crappy short-term memory I do.

The argument that all brains are different but equal and should be treated the exact same is a primary aspect of mad pride from my understanding, and that speaks to me about animals just having different brains, and that they don't deserve to be exploited and killed for us just because they're different.

Point the first: Even within humans, I don't think that all brains should be treated the exact same. Especially in a disability context! After all, what is an accommodation if not an agreement to treat someone differently because they need certain things to access a space? Accommodations by definition fly in the face of this "treating everyone the same" understanding of fairness. I think all (human) brains are equally valuable, and I think all brains are worthy of respect, but I do not think that it's wise or kind of me to assert that everyone should be treated in the same way. For one thing, I teach students. If there's one thing teaching has taught me, it's that a good teacher is constantly assessing and adjusting their instruction to meet students where they're at, identify failures of understanding, and keep the attention of the classroom.

Point the second: animals do have different brains from humans. That does not mean that animals are inferior, but it does mean that they are alien. There's a philosophy paper, Nagel, What Does It Mean to Be a Bat, that you might find illuminating on this front. Essentially, the point of the paper is that animals have their own experiences and sensory umwelts that differ profoundly enough from humans' that we cannot know what it is like to be a different species without experiencing life as one, and therefore we must be terribly careful not to project our own realities onto theirs. That is, our imagination cannot tell us what a bat values and what it experiences. That is why we have to use careful evidence to understand what an animal is thinking, without relying on our ability to identify with and comprehend that animal. I have watched ARA groups deliberately encourage people to shut their reasoning brains off and emotionally identify themselves with animals without considering within-species context for twenty years. This is a mainstream tactic. It is not an isolated event and for that reason alone I would be opposed to them.

Point the third: there is a definite tendency in lots of people to care deeply and intensely about both animals and people who are seen as "lesser" in status--children, poor people, disabled people, etc--just as long as those groups never contradict the good feelings that come from the helper's own assessment of themselves and their actions. In humans, when the "needy" point out that some forms of help are actually harmful, the backlash is often swift and vicious. This is why animals are such an appealing target of support and intervention. They can't speak back and say "in fact, you are projecting my love of this frilly pink tutu onto me, and I think it's uncomfortable and prevents me from walking." They can't say "I kind of like it better when I don't have to worry about getting hit by a car, actually?"

(By the way: this is also why it's offensive to compare disabled people to animals, because this is generally done at least in part to silence the voices of disabled people speaking for our selves and our communities. We have access to language, and we use it, thank you.)

All forms of animal welfare intervention going right back to the founding of the first RSPCA have been incredibly prone to being hijacked by classist, racist, and otherwise bigoted impulses. This is because animals offer an innocent face for defense that conveniently cannot criticize the actions taken by their champions, and they therefore provide a great excuse for actions taken against marginalized members of human society. Think about the very first campaign the RSPCA ever did, which was banning using dogs as draft animals: a use that is not inherently harmful to dogs, which many dogs actively enjoy, but also one that was specifically used by poor Londoners and which in fact immediately resulted in a great butchery of the dogs that Londoners could no longer afford to feed rather than allowing poor people and their dogs to continue working together. No one was, of course, challenging the particular uses of dogs or any other animal favored by the wealthy. This kind of thing is so, so, so common. Obviously it doesn't mean that all interventions to prioritize animal welfare are inherently bigoted, but it does mean that we have to be critical about our choice of challenges.

On top of everything, the animal rights activist movement's obsession with "exploitation" is a function of the idea that humans are sinful or otherwise Bad in how we interact with animals by definition. For example, take the chicken rescue near me that is so obsessed with the possibility that some human somewhere might benefit from an animal in their care that they implant every hen they adopt out with hormonal implants such that the hens no longer lay eggs--a function that is normally a natural byproduct of a chicken's reproductive system, fertilized or not. A mutualistic relationship involves both parties benefiting, and that is the case for an awful lot of human relationships with animals. In general, the idea that associating with animals is a thing that can only harm animals rather than being a trade between two species to enrich one another is all over these groups. It's just so myopically focused on human shame that it prevents practical interventions that might benefit everyone, and often promotes interventions that don't directly benefit animals but sure do make humans miserable. For example, this kind of thinking is why groups like PETA are absolutely awful at effectively rescuing unwanted dogs and cats: they think pets living in "bondage" with humans are an essentially sad outcome, rather than one that might be mutually enjoyed by all parties.

I'm tired and my meds haven't kicked in, so I'm not currently going to handle the communism thing except to point out that while the US absolutely did destabilize a number of leftist regimes in South America and Africa, Russia and China between them have certainly not treated their own people kindly, either (and more so their own client-nations, as with the former members of the USSR). Please do some reading about the Holodomor and Lysenko in Russia (and frankly all of the details of Stalin's regime) and the Cultural Revolution in China in particular. Khmer Rouge might be worth looking into, too. I am not saying the US's hands are clean, you understand, because they are not; they're as steeped in red as anyone else's. What I am saying is that for people living on the ground, communist revolutions have this nasty habit of turning into bloodbaths and arbitrary slaughters. Do not let your distaste for the US's bloodsoaked imperialism (which, yes, is and was bad) let you fall into the trap of becoming a tankie.

And if you don't know what a tankie is, you really, really should take some time to learn.