In Context with pattrice jones

Collective Liberation with Eloísa Trinidad

Eloísa Trinidad is a co-founder of the Vegan Activist Alliance [https://www.veganactivistalliance.org/] and director of Chilis on Wheels. [https://www.chilisonwheels.org/] She joins pattrice for a conversation about the history and future of these two organizations, and the importance of looking at animal activism as part of a project of collective liberation.

Reimagining Community with LoriKim Alexander

LoriKim Alexander, organizer of Black FegVest, kickass activist for QTBIPOC liberation, and biologist, joins pattrice jones on In Context to talk about turkeys, urban nature, and The Cypher [https://itsthecypher.org/], a Black femme-focused and led QTBIPOC collective with the goal of forwarding Black Trans and Queer liberation with a vegan and environmental justice praxis.  The Cypher will be hosting a herb walk for QTBIPOC folks in New York City on June 10th, and you can register here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc85a68vTw-ay2ax61kLlx_qMP908vrC65No6JgD8Bak--RWw/viewform].

Mother's Day Special: Louder Than Words on Art as Activism (Re-Release)

In honor of Mother's Day we are re-releasing this episode featuring Neda Moridpour and S.A. Bachman, the founders of Louder Than Words who use art to showcase the dairy industry's particular cruelty to mothers. You can order free anti dairy stickers Louder Than Words created with VINE here: t.ly/LkWEr

Broken Bonds with Katherine Roe

Neuroscientist Katherine Roe joins pattrice to discuss the cruelty and flawed premises behind animal experimentation, the importance of attachment, and what people can do about the ongoing experiments that separate newborns from their mothers. Please note that this episode includes descriptions of vivisection that may be uncomfortable to hear. Katherine and pattrice also discuss ways to cope with our own emotions as we confront the cruelty of others.

Human Error with Justin Gregg

What can animal intelligence teach us about human stupidity? Justin Gregg's book, If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal, raises provocative questions about presumptions of human supremacy. In this episode of In Context, pattrice and Justin touch on subjects ranging from homophobia to climate change in a lively, sometimes humorous, and ultimately hopeful conversation.