Vegetarians and vegans, on the other hand rebelling against meat culture conformity ate absolutely no turkey this Thanksgiving day, but that doesn't mean they went hungry. Many cooked traditional, although turkey-free, meals for themselves and invited others over to share in their bounty. Some vegetarians went out to eat at one of the numerous high-quality, vegetarian-only restaurants in the Bay Area. And others simply passed on putting turkey on their plate, but ate all the other offerings, as they spent the day at the houses of family and friends. There are a wealth of options for those who want to enjoy the holidays without contributing to animal suffering or environmental degredation. Read More
In Bakersfield and other cities, Animal Rights advocates rallied in support of a turkey-free Thankgiving.
Some events: Bay Area Vegetarians and the Upaya Center present a vegan/raw food Turkey Liberation Day potluck as an alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day at 2pm. Details East Bay Food Not Bombs will hold a Vegetarian Potluck/Give Thanks Feast at 6pm at Ashkenaz.
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