Cows, Colonization, And Comradery: Exploring The Beyond Human World With pattrice jones
How are cows, colonization, and comradery all connected? Tune in to today’s episode with pattrice jones, co-founder of a LGBTQ+ led refuge for farmed animals that works at the intersection of social and environmental justice, to find out.
At any one moment they care for upwards of 500 residents, forming a multi-species community which has informed the way pattrice navigates, writes about, and changes the world.
In episode #72 of the Unruly Podcast jones candidly shares the stories of residents who are brave escapees of animal agriculture and speaks to the ways in which homophobia and speciesism intersect. pattrice also gives practical advice on finding balance in your activism in a world where so many issues deserve our attention at any one moment, and what to do when we make mistakes in social justice movements.
“As activists and advocates for animals, we need to help break the backgrounding and stereotyping of nonhuman animals in part by drawing peoples attention to the diversity — the wondrous diversity — of nonhuman life.”
Shownotes:
- VINE’s Vegan Pride Month Challenge
- The Oxen at the Intersection
- Bird’s Eye Views
- Vine Sanctuary Website
- Donate to VINE
- Sign up for the Unruly Newsletter
- Join The Unruly Podcast on Patreon
Additional Resources:
- Is Dairy Cruelty-Free? Here’s Why It’s Anti-Feminist
- How To Find An Animal Sanctuary Near You, Plus 2 Rescue Stories With Happy Endings
- Using Language To Create A Better World For Animals
- 5 Must-Read Books To Connect With Nature
- How To Go Vegan For Beginners + FAQ Answered
- Sustainable Travel Tips: Go Vegan To Protect The Amazon Rainforest Oceans, And More
