WAIW | Healthcare Should Be Universal

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If your goal is to reduce suffering in the world, then pushing for universal healthcare should be a part of your activism. Read More »

  • Oct. 14, 2020
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WAIW | Harvesting Bitter Melon

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As I mentioned last week, one of the biggest successes in our garden involves a vegetable I don't like. This week, I decided to harvest it and try again. Read More »

  • Oct. 08, 2020
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WAIW | Am I A Vegan With A B12 Deficiency?

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If you're vegan or vegetarian, taking a vitamin B12 supplement is something you should do in order to avoid ending up like me. Read More »

  • Sep. 30, 2020
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TBT | I Don’t Like Durian

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After trying it several times in a number of different ways, I guess I'm just one of those vegans that doesn't like the king of fruit. Read More »

  • Sep. 24, 2020
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Review | Vegan Yack Attack’s Plant-Based Meal Prep

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Thanks to COVID-19 restrictions in Vancouver, Katie had some trouble getting the latest cookbook from Vegan Yack Attack, but it was worth it in the nd. Read More »

  • Sep. 22, 2020
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WAIW | No Longer Vegan?

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Thanks to last week's WAIW episode, I found out that my understanding of what a vegan is just might be wrong. Read More »

  • Sep. 09, 2020
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