BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:animalrightscalendar.com/ics X-WR-CALNAME:Animal Rights METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69d4dcafdf0a5b70b7d2de74 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://assets.animalrightscalendar.com/event_images/67235e99bd1a66952c63ce04/968735965538392.jpg SUMMARY:Anti-Animal-Use Advocacy 04/11/26 DTSTAMP:20260407T144435Z DTSTART:20260411T173000Z DTEND:20260411T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Anti-Animal-Use Advocacy Event\nJoin us speaking up for the ani mals this Saturday\, between 10:30am and 2pm\, meeting on the corner of SW 5th Ave & SW Morrison St\, in front of the Pioneer Place Mall \nWe are An ti-Animal-Use—a collective of abolitionist activists committed to ending t he exploitation of all sentient beings.\nWe believe that sentience—not spe cies—grants the right to bodily autonomy\, freedom\, and protection from h uman caused exploitation. Our activism is rooted in the simple truth that using someone against their will is oppression—no matter how it is disguis ed.\nWe engage the public in conversations that ask:\nAre you living in al ignment with your moral principles?\nIf you’re against oppression and expl oitation\, why participate in systems that violates animals inherent right s and depends on their use for taste\, fashion\, entertainment\, or cosmet ics?\nWhen we consider the perspective of the victim\, the violence become s undeniable.\nWe advocate for veganism as the moral baseline—the only eth ical way to live without demanding the use\, abuse\, or killing of others. \nWe oppose all forms of exploitation\, oppression\, and arbitrary discrim ination—human or nonhuman. We strive to honor the dignity of all sentient beings\, to hold ourselves accountable\, to learn from our mistakes\, and to do better—together.\nWe have different options for advocating. We have some TV screens that play dominion. We have nongraphic signs that draw cur ious people in to answer a few questions. If you are comfortable with talk ing with people\, remember to do so in a calm kind manor. Bring focus to t he victims perspective and remain curious about the other person's perspec tive. \n**BEFORE ATTENDING**\nPLEASE REVIEW group google file link below f or flowcharts. \nFlowcharts are also in file tab of our Facebook group.\nT he flowcharts in the Facebook group's file tab (or AAUA Google Drive) are for support in your outreach. You do not need to follow them\, but they ar e there if you get stuck. \nIt's good to review a few of the flowcharts be fore the event so you are confident when you are talking with the public. \nYou don't need to memorize anything it's just good to be prepared for qu estions.\n**Link to Google Drive Flowcharts:\n https://drive.google.com/dr ive/folders/1ZQCjW8YtQNO3p0sN5BEabdKR3gsR8_Y6?usp=sharing \nPLEASE WATCH:\ nThe Most Logical Arguments AGAINST Veganism (In 10 Minutes) by Ed Winters \n**Link: \n https://youtu.be/rS0F4WeG0eo?si=HqmCbCEgdMhJxZ-s \nIt's only 10min and goes over common arguments against veganism.\nEverything's provi ded--just show up ready to speak from the victim's perspective.\nTime to s tand for the animals. All vegans are welcome!\nYou can find the AAUA Faceb ook group here:\n https://www.facebook.com/groups/antianimaluse/ \nAnd the ARCPDX Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/arcpdx/ \nPl ease feel free to reach out any questions about the event or group.\nMasks \, screens\, and signs will be provided by the organizers.\nLet's stand to gether and respect the dignity of sentient life.\nAnimals lose their lives when we stay silent. They deserve immediate liberation from all human-cau sed exploitation. Veganism is the moral baseline. The least we can do is s top participating in the injustice. \nActivism is the action beyond just a bstaining from injustice. Activism is actively pushing for the end of inju stice. \nWe are stronger with you.\nWe welcome all\; even if you are late or or can't stay for the whole event.\n PSU Garages / Lots (Cheapest & Clo sest)\nBlumel Hall Upper Level (1705 SW 11th Ave)\n– ~5 min walk to the ma rket\n– Good choice if you want nearby\nParking Structure 3 (1631 SW 12th Ave)\n– ~5–7 min walk\n– Clearance only 6′4″ (important if you have SUV/va n)\nArt Building Lot (1990 SW 5th Ave)\n– Slightly further\, ~7–8 min walk \n Any PSU lot with weekend visitor access is a solid option within walkin g distance.\n City / SmartPark Garages\n10th & Yamhill SmartPark (730 SW 1 0th Ave)\n– ~7 min walk to the market\n4th & Yamhill SmartPark (818 SW 4th Ave)\n– ~10 min walk\n SmartParks are open to anyone and easy to use.\n S treet Parking\nAround PSU\, metered parking is available on Saturdays.\nSp ots can be hard to snag during market hours\, but if you find one within 2 –3 blocks (especially on SW Park Ave\, SW Mill\, or SW Broadway)\, it’s a great option.\nThank you\n--Anti-Animal-Use Advocacy \n By attending this event\, you are agreeing to the Animal Rights Collective Portland Meeting/ Event Community Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10gu2vfnda JW58nt4LJeGx6qsZJcEXTYEqcn8wPGDBCI/edit URL:https://animalrightscalendar.com/events/anti-animal-use-advocacy-04-11- 26-69d4dcafdf0a5b70b7d2de74 GEO:45.5180589;-122.6762193 LOCATION:340 SW Morrison St\, Portland\, OR 97204-2434\, United States STATUS:CONFIRMED BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:AUDIO DESCRIPTION:Reminder TRIGGER:-PT2H END:VALARM BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:AUDIO DESCRIPTION:Reminder TRIGGER:-P1DT END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR