When asked how he identifies, Wayne Hsiung says one word. "Animal."

Hsiung is the co-founder of DxE, Direct Action Everywhere, known for reviving the art of protest in the animal rights movement through "open rescue," a dramatic, effective, and memorable tactic.

He reveals insights on DxE's victory over Smithfield's factory farm operation in Utah where Hsiung faced felony charges for saving two baby piglets.

In conversation with Emil Guillermo, Hsiung gets personal about growing up in Indiana, and how his Taiwanese family's spiritual beliefs have informed and motivated his animal rights mission.

Hsiung also predicts his prospects in an upcoming beagle rescue case in Wisconsin. 

Hsiung's blog is The Simple Heart (simpleheart.substack.com).

Register for the Animal Liberation Conference,  June 9th - 14th (LiberationConference.com), in Berkeley where Hsiung will facilitate an interactive workshop called The Open Rescue Experience.

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