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What do I do when my family hates me being vegan?

What do I do when my family hates me being vegan?

When people become vegan they are often bewildered at the strength of the resistance or criticism they receive from others, particularly their family. They may have faced resistance to many other choices before, but when it comes to veganism there is none of the usual open-mindedness and willingness to embrace change, and little sign of a genuine desire of family members to love them even while they hate their behaviour, writes psychologist Clare Mann . Why is this so, and what...

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Are duck hunting seasons set to resume in New South Wales?

Are duck hunting seasons set to resume in New South Wales?

Although duck hunting seasons have been banned in NSW for over two decades, hard won protections of waterbirds in the state are being eroded via dereg...

The Last Pig: farmer calls it quits, exposes betrayal involved in ‘humane’ meat

The Last Pig: farmer calls it quits, exposes betrayal involved in ‘humane’ meat

The Last Pig is a new feature-length documentary that follows small-scale pig farmer Bob Comis’ last year of pig farming. The film captures his deligh...

Hey Ellen, A ‘little bit of leather’ is no better than a ‘little bit of homophobia’

Hey Ellen, A ‘little bit of leather’ is no better than a ‘little bit of homophobia’

Vegan brands show Ellen Degeneres how it’s done in wake of backlash against the TV host’s new shoe line, says lesbian author of new book on vegan busine...

Why you should use social media to support your cause

Why you should use social media to support your cause

Whether you’re involved in social, political, economic or environmental activism, there are many tools to give a voice to help you achieve your goals....

Kristin Beck interview: Transgender former US Navy SEAL

Kristin Beck interview: Transgender former US Navy SEAL

For 20 years, Kristin (then Christopher) Beck served in the United States’ Navy’s Sea, Air, Land Teams – an elite squad trained to operate in extreme en...

Should vegans be issued with a mental health warning?

Should vegans be issued with a mental health warning?

Are animal activists and vegans on the brink of madness? Psychologist Clare Mann has seen an increase in GPs referring people to her who they believe ar...

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Are duck hunting seasons set to resume in New South Wales?

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Raising children as vegan: a healthy alternative

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Protestors hung out to dry by mainstream media

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Murdoch and Miliband: Cutting the ties between media and politics?

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