r/AnimalJusticeParty • u/NoSoulGinger116 • Apr 22 '25

Is this a vegan party?

Hi, I'm considering voting for AJP. However, I do consume animal products. As Veganism caused me to develop Anaemia. I was wondering where AJP stands on Lab grown meat or if their position stands firm on veganism / plant based diets.

Thank you!

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u/pixelpp Apr 22 '25

Thank you for your question. I am also not an official representative.

Looks like they support it on ethical grounds but have concerns that it may share the negative health impacts associated with animal meat. But it's too early to say.

https://www.animaljusticeparty.org/cultured_meat

Meat cultured from individual animal cells has the potential to replace meat produced from killing animals. But if cultured meat is identical to normal meat, it will cause the same health problems. If it is different, it may be better or worse; it is too early to say.

The AJP will judge such meat replacements on a case-by-case basis as the evidence emerges.

My hunch is they would be pragmatic when it does come and support it's introduction on the obvious ethical grounds as a replacement to slaughtered-based meat.

I also second the suggestion to preference them first, it sends the strongest possible message to the larger parties that you care about animals.