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Five Ways to Speak Up for Animals – Never Be Silent

PETA US has created an eye-catching video campaign to remind us that, while “people who exploit animals may not be ready for animal rights … the animals are ready”. …

How to Be an Effective Armchair Activist for Animals!

So you want to make a difference for animals but don’t feel comfortable hitting the streets and putting yourself on the front line? Then armchair activism might just be …

The Intern Experience: Olivia Ladinig

I knew for a while that I wanted to devote my life to helping animals, but I had no idea what my options were. I was also rather insecure …

Give a Little to Get a Lot

There are lots of different ideas about the concept of receiving when you give freely. Believers in karma think that your actions will follow you even into another life. …

The Animal Activist Handbook, Part 2: Snappy Comebacks

Having covered the basics of remaining calm and being confident while answering questions about animal advocacy and your decision to go vegetarian, we now move on to part two—answering …

Would You Like Breast Cancer With That?

If breast cancer runs rampant in your family tree, you might want to think twice about eating fast-food—especially grilled chicken. In an October issue of Toxicology, researchers at Imperial …

VICTORY! UNIQLO Pledges to Phase Out Buying Wool From Mulesed Sheep!

After eight-months of international campaigns by PETA Asia and our affiliates, UNIQLO—part of Fast Retailing, the fifth-largest retailer in the world—has agreed to phase out the use of wool …

Urgent Alert: Tell Cairo University to STOP Animal Abuse

We like to think of veterinarians as the allies of animals, committed to helping them and protecting them from harm—which makes the recent news about the severe and intentional …

Natalie Imbruglia in New PETA Anti-Fur Ad

What’s the difference between a full-length fur coat and just a little fur trim? Nothing, says famed Australian singer, actor, and model Natalie Imbruglia.

Swimming With Whale Sharks—the Gentle Giants

There is often debate over eco-tourist schemes and whether they are a help or hindrance to the animals who are the focus of them. With this in mind, I …