Intersectionality, liberation and veganism chat with Andrew
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Jun 9, 2024
Join a thought-provoking discussion with an activist who connects veganism to broader social justice issues. Discover how Andrew's Māori heritage informs his views on decolonialism and allyship. The conversation critiques single-issue veganism and the power dynamics within movements, emphasizing the importance of education for collective liberation. Explore the intersections of animal rights and human liberation while contemplating the implications of militarism on families. Enjoy a blend of activism, social critique, and personal stories.
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Music Sparked A Lifelong Vegan Path
Andrew traces his vegan journey to skateboarding, punk and hardcore music, especially Earth Crisis, which seeded animal liberation ideas.
He shifted from vegetarian dabbling to full activism after sustained exposure to politicized lyrics and scene culture.
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Oppressions Are Systemically Interlinked
Andrew argues animal rights necessarily links to environmental and human issues because systems are interconnected.
He says you cannot address environmental harms without addressing human injustices that uphold them.
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Vegan Identity Doesn't Guarantee Inclusivity
Andrew observes social media has amplified self-appointed leaders who gatekeep animal liberation and resist intersectionality.
He notes many activists still hold oppressive views despite vegan identities, so veganism alone isn't inherently inclusive.
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On today’s show we discuss intersectionality, liberation and veganism with our guest, Andrew. Andrew is a Melbourne born, raised, and based vegan activist of 18 years, advocating for human and non-human animal rights and social justice issues, whilst also raising a young vegan family. Being proudly Māori, Andrew is focussed on decolonialism in thought and praxis, intersectionality and allyship, and applying these principles to strengthen connections across a variety of communities, and currently invested in Palestinian liberation and anti-war efforts. Links:Kristy Alger’s book: Five Essays for Freedom: A Political Primer for Animal Advocates https://revoltbooks.com/products/feffAp Ko and Syl Ko’s book: Aphro-ism: Essays on Pop Culture, Feminism, & Black Veganism from Two Sisters https://lanternpm.org/book/aphro-ism/ Christopher Sebastian: https://www.christophersebastian.info/Stewart Mitchell: Vigilante Vegan https://www.instagram.com/p/CWFSf_Ds1v2/Yvette Baker: Collective Abolition https://www.instagram.com/collectiveabolition/ Quote read by Andrew: For some readers, I anticipate that this approach to animal rights may seem radical, even incoherent. However, such surprise only affirms the dominance of “White veganism” and liberal humanist rights rhetoric in mainstream animal rights discourse.~ S. Marek Muller. Impersonating Animals: Rhetoric, Ecofeminism, and Animal Rights LawSongs;Dear Coach’s Corner (Propagandhi) New Ethic (Earth Crisis) Burning Bridges (Chokehold) June marks 3CR’s RADIOTHON at the station and this year’s theme is ‘Sound on for Solidarity’. 'Solidarity' has been at the heart of 3CR's work for nearly five decades across a range of issues and themes. We rely on your financial solidarity during June to keep independent, radical radio on the airwaves. Any amount makes a big difference, and all donations over $2 are tax deductible. If you would like to contribute to the Freedom of Species target of $1300 towards the 3CR Radiothon target of $275,000, you can donate here: https://givenow.com.au/cr/freedomofspecies You can also donate online, via phone or in-person at 3CR. All the details are here: https://www.3cr.org.au/donate If you have any feedback on our show or would like to contact us, please email the FoS team at freedomofspecies@gmail.com Thank you for listening.
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