The Vegan Revolution: A Social Movement for Broad-Based Change

November 23, 2006

I think this is Philadelphia? Thu., Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., free, Thomas Hall, room 224, Bryn Mawr College, 101 N. Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr, leehall You say you want a vegan revolution? Batten House, Bryn Mawr College's student co-op, is hosting a lecture sure to get people talking. The organization, which promotes environmental and social justice, will host Lee Hall (pictured), legal director of the Friends of Animals advocacy group. The author and lawyer will discuss "how veganism can be

used to create social change," says Batten member Beck Hahn. Hall sees veganism, the practice of not consuming any and all products derived from animals, as a way to reform society by halting the exploitation of animals by today's factory farms. If everyone chose a vegan lifestyle, "it would be the greatest peaceful revolution ever known," she says. Eventually, Hall hopes vegan products will replace everything we get from animals today. While the actions of a single person may seem insignificant to the cause, Hall feels that a collective effort is essential. "If we want serious change, it's up to people," she says. And you thought eating at Horizons was the only good way to impress your veg date. Peter H

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