Comments on: Vivisection, Cupcakes, and Solidarity

By: Neva

Neva — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:01:09 +0000

I’d love to see copies or summaries of the talks you gave as I could not afford to attend.

By: pattrice

pattrice — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:16:26 +0000

Yah, I worried that, with only an hour, participants in that rap session might leave more shook up than soothed. Still, a few people came up to me afterward to say that other participants had taken my suggestion and extended empathy to them in helpful ways. Now I need to follow up by creating the online safe space that many participants said would be helpful to them. But, of course, cyber-empathy only goes so far. What I’m really hoping is that more folks will have local meetings like the Portland meeting described in the July issue of Herbivore.

Speaking of Portland, I’m there. We just need to set up some events so that I can justify the cost of the trip and raise some funds to cover it. I’m really excited by the work that you’ve been doing there to make radical activism more sustainable. And I want more of those vegan pecan sandies that Portland bakery was selling at the conference!

By: Chad

Chad — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:49:41 +0000

Great meeting you at AR. The one “rap session” thingy really shook me up. Now come out to Portland and hang out. xoxo Chad

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:45:15 +0000

I’d love if you would summarize the key points. Even though I was at most of your talks, I always get more from them if I can go back and revisit them.

I was so impressed with Debra and RAN. I hope I get to work with her in the future. She posted her plenary speech on the RAN blog, did you see it?

Thanks for linking in Crimethinc. I kept meaning to stop at their booth, and never quite did. I kept looking at it when I was working at your table!