Vegan and gay

Sometimes people ask why I talk about more than just food on this blog. Shouldn’t a vegan blog just be about plant-based eating, restaurant tips, and which vegan sausage roll is London&#;s finest?

For me, veganism has always been about more than what’s on the plate.

If we’re talking about justice for animals, how can we ignore justice for people? If we’re pushing back against systems that profit from suffering, how can we turn a blind eye when those systems hurt our fellow humans?

That’s why I believe vegan activists should care about trans rights.

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At the heart of veganism is a very simple idea.

We yearn to cause less injure. We want to survive with kindness, with sympathy, with a desire to make the world a better place for animals. That doesn’t need to stop at the farm gate. That same want to reduce suffering can also extend to the people around us, including trans people.

Now I understand that not everyone is comfortable talking about gender and associated topics. It can feel unfamiliar or complicated. But think about it like this. We’re part of a movement t