The Harrowing Thanksgiving

This time of year, I am usually thrilled to see trees change colour and enjoy the fresh chill in the air, knowing that winter is coming. Unfortunately, fall also brings a depressing period with it, Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is a very tough holiday for me and many vegans. Not only is it sad that we (Americans) celebrate stealing the Native Americans' land and consequential genocide under the guise of friendship and togetherness, millions of turkeys are killed under the banner of "Tradition." While I often hear the argument that this is a time of year to celebrate the family, I am not swayed in my distaste for this terrible holiday.

It is always difficult for me to continuously turn down invitations to family events and feasts, as this is the one time I refuse to back down, to the irk of my husband. While the tradition is meant to encourage love and togetherness, I find it seriously lacks compassion.

Pacifica Radio, A Truly Progressive Voice of Dissent

Everyone loves a good NPR piece. For a long time, it was my go-to radio station. Recently, however, I’ve found a new love in Pacifica Radio. What is amazing about Pacifica is, well, everything. 

In an age of government spying, covert wars, and a crackdown on civil liberties, it is increasingly important to have a full understanding of vital issues and events within the United States and around the world. Pacifica is fiercely independent radio that is not afraid to confront tough issues and guide listeners through in-depth topics which most news organizations skim over. 

But what is Pacifica? What makes it different?