‘‘I started The Vegan’s Voice because I believe animals deserve more than pity. They deserve witnesses, advocates, and a clear moral voice in a culture that has become very skilled at looking away. This publication is my way of speaking for a kinder world, not from perfection, but from conviction. Veganism is not just about food. It is about refusing to treat living beings as products when we have better choices available. If you are already vegan, I hope these essays help you feel less alone. If you are curious, conflicted, or just beginning to question the stories we have been told about animals, I hope this becomes a place where you can think more deeply and compassionately. You are welcome here.’’ Michael Corthell