Whether you are a vegan or not, you probably know that climate change and animal rights activism are two big topics of conversation. Beto O’Rourke’s latest AR-15 sandwich, though, demonstrates that there is a new way to support both issues.
Activists are calling on Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to go vegan. Ocasio-Cortez has repeatedly spoken out against animal agriculture and recently made headlines for buying a bacon-egg-and-cheese sandwich in Washington.
It’s difficult to tell whether Ocasio-Cortez’s stance on animal agriculture is genuine. Animal agriculture is harmful to the environment, to animals, and to humans. It is also a major contributor to climate change.
A recent study estimates that shifting to a vegan diet can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 73%. That’s a huge difference in emissions.
Despite the fact that the climate change crisis is close to Ocasio-Cortez’s heart, she has yet to make any public statements on her vegan plan. However, her failure to change her diet could hamstring her credibility.
AOC is a strong advocate for tackling climate change. However, she’s been accused of spreading inaccurate information about the Green New Deal.
Beto O’Rourke’s AR-15 sandwich
During the third Democratic debate, Beto O’Rourke made a statement with more than one meaning. He did not mention the name of his campaign’s ‘gun control’ scheme, but the campaign did take a few steps to make sure that the message got across.
The campaign also made a point to link guns to white nationalism. In fact, Beto O’Rourke even claimed that law enforcement should prioritize white nationalism.
The campaign also tried to play up the “biggest gun” in Texas history, the AR-15. The rifle has been used in several high-profile mass shootings over the past few years. It is also the most common rifle in civilian hands.
Beto O’Rourke made dozens of other statements, but none of them are as well thought out as his claim that the state’s most popular gun is the AR-15.
Animal rights activism
Getting involved in animal rights activism is a good way to make a difference in the lives of animals. It can also help you gain a deeper understanding of how animals are treated in the world.
Animal rights activism can involve a variety of different activities, including educating the public about animal welfare issues, volunteering at an animal shelter, or directly protesting against animal testing. Some groups focus on changing laws to improve the welfare of animals while others focus on direct action to rescue animals from abusive situations.
If you want to learn more about animal rights, you might want to check out the Animal Rights Handbook. It is written by Matt Ball and Bruce Friedrich. This book has many useful ideas and suggestions for animal rights activism.
