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Title / SlugLast ModifiedEntry DateContributorChange
“Vegans Kill More Because of Crop Deaths”
/kill		08/23/20258/23/2025Tyler HFact checking and proofreading completed. Required edits completed.
“Vegans Kill More Because of Crop Deaths”
/kill		08/23/20258/20/2025Greg FullerBriefing submitted for Fact Check and Proofreading.
“Vegans Kill More Because of Crop Deaths”
/kill		08/23/20258/20/2025Greg FullerBriefing published.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/20255/9/2025Greg FullerChanged "The yearly toll…" to "The yearly slaughter toll…" for clarity. Changed the corresponding flashcard accordingly.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/20255/2/2025Greg FullerAdded spotlight companion video.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/20254/25/2025Greg FullerPublished 62 Presentation Slides.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/20254/22/2025Greg FullerSmall change in wording from "Reducing animal agriculture is crucial" to "From an environmental perspective, reducing animal agriculture is crucial." Changed corresponding flash card accordingly.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/20254/11/2025Greg FullerChanged "As a young law student in London, he made spreading veganism (called 'vegetarianism' at the time) his mission…" to "As a young law student in London, he made spreading vegetarianism (the animal ethics standard of the time) his mission…" Changed corresponding flashcard and slide.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/20253/26/2025Greg FullerCreated and published two memes: Veganism Key Points, horizontal and vertical.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/20253/24/2025Greg Fuller
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/20253/16/2025Greg FullerRemoved the 2016 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics quote and replaced it with 2025 information. Removed the briefing status message added on 3/13. Queued for fact checking.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/20253/15/2025Greg FullerFurther summarized Key Point on animal exploitation and moved it below history. Kept the same citations.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/20253/13/2025Greg FullerAdded a briefing status message: This briefing will be updated to reflect the 2025 position statement of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on vegan diets for adults.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/202512/26/2024Greg FullerMinor wording and order changes in the Further Study section.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/202512/7/2024Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/20259/20/2024Isaac NickersonCopyedited.
Veganism 101: An Introduction
/veganism		05/26/20251/1/2024Greg FullerWritten and published.
Getting Started with Going Vegan
/getting-started		03/31/20253/31/2025Greg FullerAdded "Some vegans choose to overlook trace animal ingredients in packaged foods or products, recognizing that perfection isn’t practicable or possible."
Getting Started with Going Vegan
/getting-started		03/31/20252/26/2025Greg FullerSlightly restructured; added more helpful resources with links; revised flashcards accordingly.
Getting Started with Going Vegan
/getting-started		03/31/20252/24/2025Greg FullerFlashcards created.
Getting Started with Going Vegan
/getting-started		03/31/202512/20/2024Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
Getting Started with Going Vegan
/getting-started		03/31/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
The Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture
/environment		05/30/20255/30/2025Greg FullerMinor grammatical corrections and improvements.
The Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture
/environment		05/30/20255/14/2025Greg FullerAdded Plant Based Treaty to Further Study section.
The Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture
/environment		05/30/20254/8/2025Greg FullerAdded 2022 Stanford model quote under Global Warming. Added flashcard. Queued for fact check.
The Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture
/environment		05/30/20252/24/2025Greg FullerAdded 2020 Science study under global warming; added flash card; queued for fact check.
The Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture
/environment		05/30/20252/15/2025Greg FullerFlashcards reworked.
The Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture
/environment		05/30/20252/10/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
The Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture
/environment		05/30/202512/15/2024Trinity SFlashcards created.
The Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture
/environment		05/30/202512/10/2024Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
The Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture
/environment		05/30/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20257/31/2025Greg FullerReplaced citation with new position paper citation for "The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (United States)…" Added to fact check queue.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20255/21/2025Greg FullerChanged “explicitly suggests ways…” to “suggests ways…”
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20254/1/2025Greg FullerChanged Dr. Willet's quote to a paraphrase for better readability. Added his credentials. Queued for fact checking.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20253/31/2025Greg FullerSlightly tweaked the summary.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20253/25/2025Greg FullerMinor proofreading edits from yesterdays' rework.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20253/24/2025Greg FullerRearranged: moved some the supplementary info up to key points. No new citations. Adjusted flash cards to match.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20253/16/2025Greg FullerRemoved the 2016 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics quote and replaced it with 2025 information. Added a related Advocacy Note. Removed the briefing status message added on 3/13. Updated flash cards on Brainscape. Queued for fact checking.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20253/13/2025Greg FullerAdded a briefing status message: This briefing will be updated to reflect the 2025 position statement of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on vegan diets for adults.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20252/22/2025Greg FullerFlashcards reworked.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20252/21/2025Greg FullerAdded Note on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics with new citation. Added 2 counterclaims with citation. Added flashcards. Queued for fact check.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20252/6/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20251/12/2025Trinity S.Flashcard creation.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/202512/19/2024Tyler H.Fact checked and proofread.
Vegan Diets Can Be Healthy and Protective Against Chronic Diseases
/vegan-diets		07/31/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten
“Veganism Would Devastate the Economy and Cause Massive Unemployment”
/economy		08/18/20256/8/2025Tyler HFact checking and proofreading completed. Required edits completed.
“Veganism Would Devastate the Economy and Cause Massive Unemployment”
/economy		08/18/20256/6/2025Greg FullerBriefing submitted for Fact Check and Proofreading.
“Veganism Would Devastate the Economy and Cause Massive Unemployment”
/economy		08/18/20256/6/2025Greg FullerBriefing published.
“Plants Are Sentient and Have Feelings Too”
/plants		05/26/20255/3/2025Greg FullerChanged "Visceral reactions differ with plants and animals." to "Visceral reactions differ between plants and animals." Changed flashcards accordingly.
“Plants Are Sentient and Have Feelings Too”
/plants		05/26/20255/3/2025Greg FullerAdded a bullet to key point number one for emphasis: "When you eat animal products, you’re not just consuming the animal’s body or secretions—you’re also indirectly consuming all the plants they were fed to produce that meat, dairy, or eggs." Add a corresponding flashcard.
“Plants Are Sentient and Have Feelings Too”
/plants		05/26/20252/23/2025Greg FullerFlashcards reworked.
“Plants Are Sentient and Have Feelings Too”
/plants		05/26/20252/8/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
“Plants Are Sentient and Have Feelings Too”
/plants		05/26/202512/30/2024Greg FullerFlashcards created.
“Plants Are Sentient and Have Feelings Too”
/plants		05/26/202511/27/2024Tyler H.Fact checked and proofread.
“Plants Are Sentient and Have Feelings Too”
/plants		05/26/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
Animal Agriculture: Cruel and Unjust
/animal-agriculture		03/16/20253/13/2025Tyler HFact check completed.
Animal Agriculture: Cruel and Unjust
/animal-agriculture		03/16/20253/10/2025Greg FullerCompanion Video "Why do you vegans…" added. YouTube short.
Animal Agriculture: Cruel and Unjust
/animal-agriculture		03/16/20253/8/2025Greg FullerWritten and published.
The Rights-Based Approach to Animal Ethics
/rights		05/13/20253/2/2025Greg FullerFlashcards created.
The Rights-Based Approach to Animal Ethics
/rights		05/13/20252/19/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
The Rights-Based Approach to Animal Ethics
/rights		05/13/20252/2/2025Marie SFact checked and proofread.
The Rights-Based Approach to Animal Ethics
/rights		05/13/20251/1/2024Greg FullerWritten and published.
“It’s My Personal Choice” 
/personal-choice		06/02/20252/27/2025Greg FullerFlashcards created.
“It’s My Personal Choice” 
/personal-choice		06/02/20252/5/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
“It’s My Personal Choice” 
/personal-choice		06/02/20251/13/2025Marie SFact checked and proofread.
“It’s My Personal Choice” 
/personal-choice		06/02/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
Building Rapport in Advocacy and Outreach
/rapport		02/28/20252/28/2025Greg FullerFlashcards created.
Building Rapport in Advocacy and Outreach
/rapport		02/28/20251/16/2025Marie SFact checked and proofread.
Building Rapport in Advocacy and Outreach
/rapport		02/28/20251/1/2024Greg FullerWritten and published.
Plant Protein: Abundant, Complete, and Healthier
/protein		04/07/20253/7/2025Greg FullerMinor grammatical corrections to the advocacy tips.
Plant Protein: Abundant, Complete, and Healthier
/protein		04/07/20251/18/2025Greg FullerFlashcards reworked.
Plant Protein: Abundant, Complete, and Healthier
/protein		04/07/20252/4/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
Plant Protein: Abundant, Complete, and Healthier
/protein		04/07/20252/10/2025Clair GFlashcards created.
Plant Protein: Abundant, Complete, and Healthier
/protein		04/07/202511/21/2024Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
Plant Protein: Abundant, Complete, and Healthier
/protein		04/07/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
Can Veganism Mitigate World Hunger and Starvation?
/hunger		08/18/20258/1/2025Greg FullerAdded html anchor to the "75 percent…" key point to use as reference in /hunger.
Can Veganism Mitigate World Hunger and Starvation?
/hunger		08/18/20252/18/2025Greg FullerFlashcards reworked.
Can Veganism Mitigate World Hunger and Starvation?
/hunger		08/18/20252/5/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
Can Veganism Mitigate World Hunger and Starvation?
/hunger		08/18/202512/31/2024Greg FullerFlashcards created.
Can Veganism Mitigate World Hunger and Starvation?
/hunger		08/18/202512/21/2024Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
Can Veganism Mitigate World Hunger and Starvation?
/hunger		08/18/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
“Eating Vegan Is Too Expensive”
/expensive		06/16/20256/16/2025Greg FullerDeleted duplicate sentence, “Mayo Clinic considers lower costs to be one benefit of meatless meals.”
“Eating Vegan Is Too Expensive”
/expensive		06/16/20253/4/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
“Eating Vegan Is Too Expensive”
/expensive		06/16/20252/9/2024Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
“Eating Vegan Is Too Expensive”
/expensive		06/16/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
Naturalistic Objections to Veganism
/naturalistic		03/06/20253/4/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
Naturalistic Objections to Veganism
/naturalistic		03/06/20252/6/2025Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
Naturalistic Objections to Veganism
/naturalistic		03/06/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
“God Condones Eating Animals”
/god-condones		08/16/20258/16/2025Greg FullerUnder the dominion talking point, added "and doesn't connote permission to eat." Added a bullet point: "The King James Version of the Bible repeatedly uses “dominion” for kings and rulers in relation to their subjects (see Psalms 72:8, 1 Kings 4:24, and Daniel 7:14), but that would not mean the Bible condones rulers eating their subjects. " Queued for fact checking.
“God Condones Eating Animals”
/god-condones		08/16/20253/4/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
“God Condones Eating Animals”
/god-condones		08/16/20251/1/2025Marie SFact checked and proofread.
“God Condones Eating Animals”
/god-condones		08/16/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
Using Almonds’ Environmental Impact as a Detraction from Veganism
/almonds		03/04/20252/24/2025Greg FullerFlashcards reworked.
Using Almonds’ Environmental Impact as a Detraction from Veganism
/almonds		03/04/20252/23/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
Using Almonds’ Environmental Impact as a Detraction from Veganism
/almonds		03/04/20251/19/2025Lauren XFlashcards created.
Using Almonds’ Environmental Impact as a Detraction from Veganism
/almonds		03/04/20251/10/2025Marie S.Fact checked and proofread.
Using Almonds’ Environmental Impact as a Detraction from Veganism
/almonds		03/04/20251/1/2024Greg FullerPublished.
“Humans Are Omnivores with Canine Teeth and Front-Facing Eyes”
/omnivores		07/31/20257/31/2025Greg FullerReplaced the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formal position statement wording to reflect new 2025 position statement. Changed flashcard deck accordingly.. Added to Fact Check queue.
“Humans Are Omnivores with Canine Teeth and Front-Facing Eyes”
/omnivores		07/31/20257/31/2025Greg FullerAdded information about the AND: "Note: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the largest global organization of food and nutrition experts, comprising more than 100,000 certified professionals." Added to Fact Check queue.
“Humans Are Omnivores with Canine Teeth and Front-Facing Eyes”
/omnivores		07/31/20252/2/2025Greg FullerMinor Edit: Made Further Study>Other Resources >Human Ancestors… a direct link.
“Humans Are Omnivores with Canine Teeth and Front-Facing Eyes”
/omnivores		07/31/20252/2/2025Greg FullerFlashcards created.
“Humans Are Omnivores with Canine Teeth and Front-Facing Eyes”
/omnivores		07/31/20252/1/2025Greg FullerRemoved Mills talking point. Added Mills explanation under Advocacy Notes.
“Humans Are Omnivores with Canine Teeth and Front-Facing Eyes”
/omnivores		07/31/20251/12/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
“Humans Are Omnivores with Canine Teeth and Front-Facing Eyes”
/omnivores		07/31/20251/5/2025Marie SFact checked and proofread.
“Humans Are Omnivores with Canine Teeth and Front-Facing Eyes”
/omnivores		07/31/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
“Humans Have Souls; Animals Don’t”
/souls		03/04/20252/16/2025Greg FullerFlashcards reworked.
“Humans Have Souls; Animals Don’t”
/souls		03/04/20252/3/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
“Humans Have Souls; Animals Don’t”
/souls		03/04/20252/7/2025Trinity SFlashcards created.
“A Vegan Diet Is Not for Everyone; It Made Me Sick”
/sick		06/02/20253/4/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
“A Vegan Diet Is Not for Everyone; It Made Me Sick”
/sick		06/02/20252/12/2025Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
“A Vegan Diet Is Not for Everyone; It Made Me Sick”
/sick		06/02/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
“It’s Our Tradition, Culture, and Way of Living”
/tradition		03/06/20252/4/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
“It’s Our Tradition, Culture, and Way of Living”
/tradition		03/06/20252/12/2025Marie SFact checked and proofread.
“It’s Our Tradition, Culture, and Way of Living”
/tradition		03/06/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
Vitamin B12 Information for Vegans
/vitamin-b12		06/03/20256/3/2025Greg FullerAdded key point "B12 Deficiency is not just a vegan problem." Added corresponding socratic question. Queued for fact check.
Vitamin B12 Information for Vegans
/vitamin-b12		06/03/20253/04/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
Vitamin B12 Information for Vegans
/vitamin-b12		06/03/20251/18/2025Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
Vitamin B12 Information for Vegans
/vitamin-b12		06/03/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
“One Person is Powerless to Make a Difference”
/powerless		03/04/20253/1/2025Greg FullerFlashcards created.
“One Person is Powerless to Make a Difference”
/powerless		03/04/20252/1/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
“One Person is Powerless to Make a Difference”
/powerless		03/04/20251/26/2025Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
“One Person is Powerless to Make a Difference”
/powerless		03/04/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
“We Give Animals Life, Meaning, and Protection; They Should Be Grateful”
/life		03/04/20252/28/2025Greg FullerFlashcards created.
“We Give Animals Life, Meaning, and Protection; They Should Be Grateful”
/life		03/04/20252/3/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
“We Give Animals Life, Meaning, and Protection; They Should Be Grateful”
/life		03/04/20251/16/2025Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
“We Give Animals Life, Meaning, and Protection; They Should Be Grateful”
/life		03/04/20251/1/2024Greg FullerWritten and published.
Chicken Injustices and Suffering
/chicken-injustices		05/26/20253/4/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
Chicken Injustices and Suffering
/chicken-injustices		05/26/20251/1/2025Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
Chicken Injustices and Suffering
/chicken-injustices		05/26/20251/1/2025Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten from Bethany Chester.
Chicken Sentience and Cognition
/chicken-sentience		02/24/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten from Bethany Chester.
Cow Injustices and Suffering
/cow-injustices		06/02/20251/9/2025Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
Cow Injustices and Suffering
/cow-injustices		06/02/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten from Bethany Chester.
Cow Sentience and Cognition
/cow-sentience		03/04/20253/4/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
Cow Sentience and Cognition
/cow-sentience		03/04/20252/2/2025Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
Cow Sentience and Cognition
/cow-sentience		03/04/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten from Bethany Chester.
Diabetes and the Vegan Diet
/diabetes		03/04/20252/23/2025Greg FullerFlash cards reworked.
Diabetes and the Vegan Diet
/diabetes		03/04/20252/2/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
Diabetes and the Vegan Diet
/diabetes		03/04/20251/17/2025Trinity SFlashcard creation.
Diabetes and the Vegan Diet
/diabetes		03/04/20251/15/2025Tyler HFact checked and proofread
Diabetes and the Vegan Diet
/diabetes		03/04/20251/1/2024Greg FullerWritten and Published
Fish Injustices and Suffering
/fish-injustices		06/22/20256/22/2025Greg FullerAdded "A 2025 study published in Scientific Reports found that fish left to suffocate may endure 10 minutes or more of moderate to severe pain before death." with citation. Added corresponding Socratic question. Updated counts. Queued for fact checking.
Fish Injustices and Suffering
/fish-injustices		06/22/20253/4/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
Fish Injustices and Suffering
/fish-injustices		06/22/20251/13/2025Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
Fish Injustices and Suffering
/fish-injustices		06/22/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten from Bethany Chester.
Fish Sentience and Cognition
/fish-sentience		06/02/20252/19/2025Greg FullerFlashcards reworked.
Fish Sentience and Cognition
/fish-sentience		06/02/20252/5/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
Fish Sentience and Cognition
/fish-sentience		06/02/20251/17/2025Clair GFlashcards created.
Fish Sentience and Cognition
/fish-sentience		06/02/202512/29/2024Marie SFact checked and proofread.
Fish Sentience and Cognition
/fish-sentience		06/02/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten.
Pig Injustices and Suffering
/pig-injustices		06/02/20253/4/2025Greg FullerSocratic questions reworked.
Pig Injustices and Suffering
/pig-injustices		06/02/20251/1/2025Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
Pig Injustices and Suffering
/pig-injustices		06/02/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten from Bethany Chester.
Pig Sentience and Cognition
/pig-sentience		06/02/20251/18/2025Tyler HFact checked and proofread.
Pig Sentience and Cognition
/pig-sentience		06/02/20251/1/2024Greg FullerMigrated and rewritten from Bethany Chester.

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