Below, we have included several videos by Professor Gary L. Francione, who first articulated an approach to animal rights that accorded a right not to be used as property based on sentience. His work has long been a mainstay of the animal rights advocacy movement, and in our view, provided the soundest theoretical base for animal advovacy work, as well as the most practical. For more information on the abolitionist approach to animal rights, please see Professor Francione’s website.
The Abolitionist Approach to Animal Rights
Animals as Persons
The Animals Rights Approach vs. The Animal Welfare Approach
An interview with Francione conducted by Eric Prescott
I’m Vegan: Gary Francione from Eric Prescott on Vimeo.







