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Black VegFest attendees, vendors, and advocates gather in New York City, where the Humane Party joined the community as allies and supporters.

This Is What Political Organizing Can Look Like

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New York City skyline at sunset, representing the political and electoral systems discussed in this article.

When a Vegan Seat Isn’t a Vegan Seat

When a New York Assembly seat opened unexpectedly, the outcome was settled long before voters had a say. The loss of the state’s only vegan legislator reveals how special election rules and party-controlled processes can quietly erase ethical representation — even in districts that once elected it.