Ethical Men

The Ethical Men series is our way of honoring those men who we think especially embody the TEM spirit, whether for going the extra mile on animals' behalf or simply being day-in, day-out examples of good men. (Extra points for demonstrating great personal style, naturally.) In addition to being featured here and on our blog, TEM's Ethical Men are also entitled to a nice discount off their next purchase from our store in order to help them continue being and looking their best.

We're always looking for candidates, so please feel free to submit yourself or someone you know for consideration. Who knows? You could be next.

Without further ado, we submit to you our Ethical Men:

OLI DILLON SQUIRE

Ethical Man #3 • February 24th, 2011

Oli Dillon Squire doesn't need to be asked. He just does. That's why, at the tender age of 21 years, he's already founded two successful animal advocacy outlets: Action For Our Planet (AFOP) and FurCruelty.com, both hard-edged conduits for animal protection efforts. Each site boasts a surprisingly deep experience featuring volumes of information and content, useful for the uninitiated and the veteran animal activist alike. Oli explains, "I have always had a tremendous passion for helping animals in need. I founded my websites to help inform others on animal cruelty issues. I believe in using education as a basis for asking individuals to take action for animals."

Visit either website, and it's immediately clear: AFOP and FC really aren't just about informing; they're also about activating. When I asked for an example of a big campaign win they've had, Oli said, "When AFOP campaigned against foie gras, we managed to get one store and two restaurants to stop selling it. That's one of our biggest on-the-ground achievements so far."

Of course, we at The Ethical Man want to see vegan men (and women, of course) who aren't just advocates and activists, but who present themselves well enough to amplify their influence. Living in style-conscious London, Oli certainly appreciates the importance of principled presentation.

"Choosing ethical alternatives is extremely important in ensuring animals do not suffer for the sake of clothing. I always ensure that when buying a fashion item it is 100% ethical, which includes manufacture by an ethical designer and a composition of only non-animal derived materials." Well said, Oli.

 

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