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Though his extraordinary life was tragically brief - cut short by the darkness of depression - his love, laughter and light are woven into the hearts and memories of all the people and animals whose lives he touched. Tommy’s authenticity, wit and unflinching determination empowered those who knew him and created a ripple effect, inspiring countless others he never met.

He was a passionate vegan, and in 2017, Animal Outlook was honored to feature Tommy as a speaker at our DC VegFest (video below) as well as at our holiday celebration ( video ), leaving audiences in awe after sharing his powerful and poignant poem, Where War Begins. Soon after Congressman Raskin inspired the idea behind - and became the first participant in - Animal Outlook’s VegWeek campaign in 2009, Tommy also began aligning his morals with his menu. Trauma is still trauma for the creatures that crawl.”Įxcerpt from Where War Begins by Tommy Raskin How smart you are friends shouldn’t matter at all Of aggression, oppression, from tyrannous might,

#TOMMY RASKIN COVID FREE#

“When it comes to the right to live free from the blight He was a dynamic force for good in this world, driven to expose, challenge and uproot all forms of injustice, including the suffering forced upon animals. What struck so many people upon meeting Tommy, hearing him speak or reading his essays: He radiated a magnetic energy of wisdom beyond his years and compassion rooted deeply in his soul. Representative Jamie Raskin and Sarah Bloom Raskin - beautifully expressed, he led a “ remarkable life.

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