This was so well-written, Jacy Anthis. I’m very glad I happened to be browsing Arc Digital and saw your article! I’m a big fan of your book The End of Animal Farming. Loved your example here of the humanist vegan on YouTube who plants positive seeds between two different communities.

It’s disheartening to behold the echo chambers and blame games happening in many movements — veganism, racial justice, LGBTQIA. I’m in the process of shedding my old allegiances so I can focus on bridge-building. I hope to make many wonderful friends along the way. Writers like you really inspire me. I’ve been writing on Medium for a few months, but wish to evaluate how I can be more effective and maximize the positive ripples,