What Jane Unchained thinks of Vystopia

Clare Mann August 19, 2018

Jane Unchained (Jane Velez-Mitchell) known for her powerful and outspoken animal activism and she is influencing others to step up their activism for animals, people and the planet.

In this live-streamed interview, Jane explores with Vegan Psychologist Clare Mann how the concept of Vystopia adds credibility to our arguments with non-vegans who often ridicule, criticise or undermine veganism, believing it to be a dietary choice rather than a moral imperative.

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