Sandhya Sivakumar writing for the Daily Illini succinctly expresses what makes veganism important to the moment we’re in now:
Veganism’s issues aren’t all that straightforward. It stands at the crossroads of elitism, racism and sexism, yet at the same time it brings together sustainability, compassion and activism.
This is exactly what makes our current conversation compelling, enlivening, and tricky—all at the same time.