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Urbivor Humans usually treat other individuals that they believe are lesser than themselves as objects (women, other races, non-human animals). This is speciesism.

Urbivors advocate for ethical, compassionate living that is inclusive of culture, health, ecology, diet, lifestyle, the arts, spiritual veganism, and animal liberation. By analogy with racism and sexism, the term "speciesism" is a prejudice or attitude of bias in favor of the interests of members of one's own species and against those of members of other species. If a being suffers there can be no

moral justification for refusing to take that suffering into consideration. No matter what the nature of the being, the principle of equality requires that one's suffering can be counted equally with the like suffering of any other being. Racists violate the principle of equality by giving greater weight to the interests of members of their own race when their is a clash between their interests and the interests of those of another race. Sexists violate the principle of equality by favoring the interests of their own sex. Speciesists allow the interests of their own species to override the greater interests of members of other species. In each case, the pattern is identical. Though among the members of the human family we recognize the moral imperative of respect (every human is a somebody, not a something), morally disrespectful treatment occurs when those who stand at the power end of a power relationship treat the less powerful as if they were mere objects. The rapist does this to the victim of rape. The child molester to the child molested. The master to the slave. In each and all such cases, humans who have power exploit those who lack it. Might the same be true of how humans treat other animals, or other humans? There are differences, since humans and animals are not the same in all respects... but the question of sameness wears another face.

04/02/2026

After 20 years of practicing medicine, here is what I know about protein and longevity. It is not what most people expect.

A study published in Nature Communications analyzed food supply data from 101 countries over 60 years. After correcting for differences in wealth and population size, the researchers found that countries with greater availability of plant-based proteins had relatively longer adult life expectancies.

Let that sink in. Across 101 countries. Over six decades. Plant protein was associated with living longer.

This does not mean animal protein is poison. It means the conversation about protein needs more nuance than "just eat more."

The quality and source of your protein shapes how your body handles inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and cellular repair over decades. Chickpeas, lentils, tofu, tempeh, nuts, and seeds bring protein packaged with fiber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that work together.

In my practice, the patients who thrive as they age are rarely obsessing over protein grams. They are eating whole foods, mostly plants, and they are consistent about it.

You do not need to overhaul your diet overnight. Start with one meal. One swap. Lentil soup instead of a deli sandwich. A bean burrito bowl instead of fast food.

Small shifts, sustained over years, change your trajectory.

What is your favorite plant protein source? Tell me below.

So now science has demonstrated that long-term vegans actually *are* younger biologically. No wonder we still look hot i...
03/20/2026

So now science has demonstrated that long-term vegans actually *are* younger biologically. No wonder we still look hot in our 40s, 50s, and 60s! Love and respect nature and it will love you back— with science.

Background Geroscience focuses on interventions to mitigate molecular changes associated with aging. Lifestyle modifications, medications, and social factors influence the aging process, yet the complex molecular mechanisms require an in-depth exploration of the epigenetic landscape. The specific ep...

03/08/2026
03/01/2026

Who can relate?

ICE detention center staff are taught and instructed to not “humanize” prisoners and to regard them as animals in a kenn...
01/25/2026

ICE detention center staff are taught and instructed to not “humanize” prisoners and to regard them as animals in a kennel.

America is very ill right now.
01/25/2026

America is very ill right now.

But is the MAGA movement truly a majority in the US, or are we witnessing a power grab by a minority through carefully engineered political strategy, with

01/23/2026
11/26/2025

the *old* FB group has been revived and we need someone to take it over as primary admin. drop a message if you would like to take the wheel. it was archived a few years ago to launch another FB group that’s become overgrown and mostly unrelated. smaller groups are better and getting back to the activism roots is the goal.

it never ends. now trolls are pretending/claiming to be “vegans” or “animal rights activists” while hiding behind anonym...
11/26/2025

it never ends. now trolls are pretending/claiming to be “vegans” or “animal rights activists” while hiding behind anonymous profiles with few or no friend connections. this particular example is sad though. if you encounter this person, it's advised that you don't engage and simply block them. they're apparently mentally unstable.

on a more interesting note, “black propaganda” is a new term for us and it fits this pretty well.

Heads up: Michelle Gow is a troll that’s pretending to be “vegan” and attacking vegans on various pages. As you can see below, it’s not a very good attempt at trolling and *he’s* failing at it, but something to be aware of.

“black propaganda”— propaganda that does not come from the source it claims to come from.
(Collins Dictionary)

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