Tag: Animal Agriculture
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“Being Vegan Is Something to Do With It”: Austin Simmons on Purpose and Passion
Read More: “Being Vegan Is Something to Do With It”: Austin Simmons on Purpose and PassionAustin Simmons believes that we should use our passions to advance veganism. When he transitioned to a vegan diet at 14, he didn’t have many activist role models to guide him. However, that didn’t prevent him from discovering his passion. Frustrated with the lack of vegan community in his hometown of Springfield, IL, Simmons organized…
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Taking Vegan Options Seriously: A Conversation with Austin Simmons
Read More: Taking Vegan Options Seriously: A Conversation with Austin SimmonsIn 2023, Austin Simmons became an official Vegan Chef Challenge Organizer at Vegan Outreach. Prior to this position, Simmons dedicated himself to reviving the vegan community in Springfield, IL, and expanding vegan options at local restaurants. His work culminated in organizing Springfield’s first Vegan Chef Challenge. Simmons conversed with me about the online comment that…
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Vegan Chef Challenges as a Catalyst for Change: An Interview with Austin Simmons
Read More: Vegan Chef Challenges as a Catalyst for Change: An Interview with Austin SimmonsIn 2023, Austin Simmons became an official Vegan Chef Challenge Organizer at Vegan Outreach. Prior to this position, Simmons dedicated himself to reviving the vegan community in Springfield, IL, and expanding vegan options at local restaurants. His work culminated in organizing Springfield’s first Vegan Chef Challenge. Simmons conversed with me about the online comment that…