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Bonus: 'How I Learned To Love Shrimp' & David Coman-Hidy
Nov 24, 2023
Former President of The Humane League, David Coman-Hidy, discusses scaling organizations and recognizing the need for change. They also explore the pragmatist vs abolitionist debate in animal advocacy, navigating critiques, and maintaining collaboration in animal activism. The impact of salary and professionalization in organizations is examined, along with the harmful campaign by Adam International. Positive news in the animal world, including achievements of the Open Wing Alliance and New York hospital system's increase in plant-based options, is also discussed.
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- Building a strong political movement within the animal advocacy movement can lead to significant change, similar to successes seen in other social justice movements.
- Embracing a combined arms approach that includes political campaigning, grassroots activism, and corporate campaigns can help overcome the debate between welfare-focused and abolitionist approaches within the animal rights movement.
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Building a Strong Political Movement
Dave emphasizes the importance of building a strong political movement within the animal advocacy movement. He suggests creating local voting blocks and political organizations that engage and mobilize animal activists to support and vote for animal-friendly policies and candidates. Dave believes that forming alliances and having a political presence can lead to significant change, similar to successes seen in other social justice movements.
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