What One Rooster Taught Me About Anti-Speciesism

I thought I already knew everything as an activist — but Teddy was a wakeup call.

M. K. Fain
Nov 4 · 8 min read
Photos: Mary Kate Fain

When I met Teddy, in February of 2018, I had already been vegan for three years, and a leader in Philadelphia’s grassroots animal rights movement. My organization, which grew from a small handful of members to over 200 in two years, was based on…

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M. K. Fain

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M. K. is a feminist writer with a background in activism & psychology. Editor of 4W.Pub. Recovering Software Engineer. marykatefain.com | patreon.com/mkfain

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