Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of
animals.
Vegans refrain from consuming meat, eggs, dairy products, and any other animal-derived substances. Ethical
vegans also extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives and oppose the use of
animals for any purpose.
Radical veganism is based on opposition to
speciesism, the assignment of value to individuals on the basis of animal species membership alone.
Direct action is a common practice among
vegan activists with groups like the
Animal Liberation Front (
ALF), the
Animal Rights Militia (ARM), the
Justice Department
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Animal Liberation Brigade (RCALB) often engaging in such activities, sometimes criminally, to further their goals