Anti-Animal-Use Advocacy 02/07/26

Join us speaking up for the animals this Saturday, between 11am and 3pm, meeting in the Pod Plaza outside the Powell's Book Store We are Anti-Animal-Use—a collective of abolitionist activists committed to ending the exploitation of all sentient beings. We engage the public in conversations that ask: Are you living in alignment with your moral principles? When we consider the perspective of the victim, the violence becomes undeniable. We advocate for veganism as the moral baseline—the only ethical way to live without demanding the use, abuse, or killing of others. We oppose all forms of exploitation, oppression, and arbitrary discrimination—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. We have different options for advocating. We have some TV screens that play dominion. We have nongraphic signs that draw curious people in to answer a few questions. If you are comfortable with talking with people, remember to do so in a calm kind manor. Bring focus to the victims perspective and remain curious about the other person's perspective. **BEFORE ATTENDING** PLEASE REVIEW group google file link below for flowcharts. Flowcharts are also in file tab of our Facebook group. The 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 are there if you get stuck. It's good to review a few of the flowcharts before the event so you are confident when you are talking with the public. You don't need to memorize anything it's just good to be prepared for questions. **Link to Google Drive Flowcharts:https://drive.google.com/.../1ZQCjW8YtQNO3p0sN5BEabdKR3gs... PLEASE WATCH:The Most Logical Arguments AGAINST Veganism (In 10 Minutes) by Ed Winters**Link: https://youtu.be/rS0F4WeG0eo?si=HqmCbCEgdMhJxZ-s It's only 10min and goes over common arguments against veganism. Everything's provided--just show up ready to speak from the victim's perspective. Time to stand for the animals. All vegans are welcome! You can find the AAUA Facebook group here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/antianimaluse And the ARCPDX Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BzSKkxJTF/?mibextid=wwXIfr Please feel free to reach out any questions about the event or group. Let's stand together and respect the dignity of sentient life. Activism is the action beyond just abstaining from injustice. Activism is actively pushing for the end of injustice. We are stronger with you.We welcome all; even if you are late or or can't stay for the whole event. Thank you--Anti-Animal-Use Advocacy By attending this event, you are agreeing to the Animal Rights Collective Portland Meeting/Event Community Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/.../10gu2vfndaJW58nt4LJeGx6q.../edit Getting to Pod Plaza (Portland, OR) Location: SW 10th Ave at W Burnside St (right by Powell's City of Books + Shake Shack - Downtown Portland). Parking (Closest + easiest) SmartPark Garages (usually the best bang-for-buck downtown)10th & Yamhill SmartPark (730 SW 10th Ave)– Super close: ~3–6 min walk to Pod Plaza– Open 24/7 4th & Yamhill SmartPark (818 SW 4th Ave)– ~10–14 min walk– Open 24/7 Naito & Davis SmartPark (33 NW Davis St)– ~12–18 min walk (good if you’re coming from the waterfront/Old Town side)– Open 24/7 Street Parking (when you get lucky)Downtown meters: paid parking is generally in effect 8am–7pm Monday–Saturday (and Sunday hours vary by district). If you find a spot within a few blocks (around SW 9th–11th, Burnside area), it’s a great quick option—just expect it to fill fast during peak hours. Public Transportation TriMet MAX Light RailClosest MAX stop: Galleria/SW 10th Ave (Blue + Red lines)– Then walk north to Burnside (about 5-ish minutes). (TriMet)(Also close: Library/SW 9th Ave is basically the paired stop one block over if that’s the direction you’re coming from.) (TriMet) Portland StreetcarIf you’re near PSU or downtown corridors, the Streetcar is great.The NS Line serves stops like Central Library and SW 10th & Alder—both are a short walk to Pod Plaza. (TriMet) BusesA ton of bus lines run through downtown—especially along major couplets—so the simplest move is usually: take a bus/MAX into City Center, then walk a few blocks to 10th & Burnside. (TriMet) Super-simple “just tell me what to do” options• Driving: Park at 10th & Yamhill SmartPark → walk to Pod Plaza.• MAX: Get to Galleria/SW 10th Ave → walk north to Burnside. (TriMet)• From PSU area: Take Streetcar NS toward Central Library → short walk. (TriMet)