David Cassuto
The Brazilian tour has been and continues to be a whirlwind. Here’s a first installment of updates, live from Brasilia but a few days behind in terms of news. More soon.
As Liz & Gloribelle’s posts make clear, the Salvador Conference was fab-o. I felt and feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to hear and exchange ideas with such terrific scholars and activists. Furthermore, I am delighted to report that animal advocacy is a real and growing movement in Brazil. The area outside the auditorium where we gathered was filled daily with activists involved in outreach as well as people selling vegan food and wares. In addition, several of us were interviewed by a Brazilian filmmaker for a documentary she is making about animal rights. Continue reading
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