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Work to End Cruelty – Support Vegan Outreach

• Events and News
• Why No List?

Try Vegetarian! Update #2

Last week, Vegan Outreach announced the replacement for the booklet Vegetarian Living, as well as our campaign to raise $12,000. So far, we have received 17 donations, totaling $1,115 (you can get up-to-date totals here). Thanks to everyone who has contributed!

We need your help if we are going to be able to print and distribute Try Vegetarian!

You can donate securely online (GiveDirect allows for automatic recurring donations!), or send a check to:

Vegan Outreach
211 Indian Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-1222

I have received an encouraging response placing Vegetarian Living in my college campus library, and the local health food stores, public libraries, and churches. Thank you for your help in spreading the message of compassion.
LS, Moundsville, WV, 7/19/03

 

Events and News

Matt Ball to Speak in Michigan

August 1, 7 - 9 PM, VINE First Friday Celebration, Ann Arbor.

For more information contact VINE at (734) 4 A VEGAN (428-3426) or vineinfo@yahoo.com.

Matt, Anne, and Ellen will also be speaking in Portland, OR, August 14.

American Veterinary Medical Association Continues to Support Gestation Crates, Forced Molting

 

With your help, a lot of attitudes here have already been changed.
RM, San Fernando, CA, 7/19/03

Why No List?

In addition to being asked why Vegan Outreach produces a vegetarian pamphlet when we have Why Vegan, Vegan Outreach is often asked why we don't provide a list of all products and ingredients that aren't vegan. Ignoring the fact that the definition of vegan varies, and can lead to nothing being vegan, the mission of Vegan Outreach is, first and foremost, to work against cruelty. Veganism is relevant as a tool to this end.

We believe that lists are simply not an optimal way to present veganism to the public, as their endless nature can intimidate our target audience, as well as leading them to think that veganism is about a list of foods and ingredients. In this way, lists obscure the main purpose of veganism: preventing cruelty to animals.

We can find common ground with nearly everyone by expressing our motivation as opposing and boycotting cruelty. Being vegan is far more active and positive than simply avoiding an ever-expanding list of ingredients. By focusing on our underlying motivation, we will be more effective as advocates, and our message will better resonate with the public.

Vegan Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the suffering of farmed animals by promoting informed, ethical eating. All donations are tax-deductible. Vegan Outreach POB 30865, Tucson, AZ 85751-0865