Kristen Kois

Kristen first went vegan in college after watching documentaries such as Earthlings and What the Health. As PETA’s senior homepage editor, she brings an artistic flair to the blog posts she writes. When she’s not rallying for animal rights, she loves writing short stories, playing with her adopted cats, and embarking on epic quests via reading books or exploring Los Angeles.

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PETA France Protest Takes Flight on Dior’s Feather-Laden Runway

It’s a myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand, but Dior is guilty of doing just that to willfully ignore the suffering of birds.

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You Can Host the Ultimate Canadian ‘ThanksVegan’ Celebration—Here’s How

Happy Canadian “ThanksVegan”! PETA has put together everything you need to make your holiday dinner friendly to all.

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Corky Needs Friends This ‘Boycott SeaWorld’ Day—Your Kids Can Help!

This “Boycott SeaWorld” Day, teach your kids about Corky’s story and help them take action to get her and other animals released to a seaside sanctuary.

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Victory! Jet2holidays Gives Marine Animals a Break With This Compassionate Move

After a massive PETA U.K. campaign, Jet2holidays ended ticket sales to certain abusement parks. Find out how dolphins, whales, and other animals will benefit.

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Let peta2 Plan Your Vegan Holiday Meal

peta2 is here to help you plan the vegan holiday meal of your dreams.

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Vegan Bento Box Fun: Boost Your Kids’ Lunches With These Ideas

Be the talk of the sandbox: Jazz up lunch with a bento box! Take a look at these vegan meal ideas and tools to make lunchtime fun time.

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Will This Video on Crustaceans Make You Go Vegan? PETA Dares You to Watch

Crustaceans form friendships and nurture their families. But the way humans treat these sensitive individuals will pinch at your heartstrings—and make you switch to delicious vegan lobster rolls and crab cakes instead.

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Join Us on the Front Lines in Ukraine as Rescuers Risk Everything to Save Animals

Join PETA Germany’s team in this virtual event as they take you on rescues while dodging rocket attacks and searching through destroyed towns to find abandoned or injured animals.

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PETA LAMBS Urges Catholic Leaders to Embrace Fish-Free Good ‘Vriday’

PETA sent letters to Catholic cardinals, asking them to encourage their flocks to celebrate a vegan Lent and “Good Vriday.”

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After Rutgers Kills 23,000 Animals, It Gets Tax Bailout—PETA Demands an Audit

Rutgers University went on a killing spree of animals used in experiments deemed “non-critical” during its COVID-19 shutdown, only to ask for reimbursement from New Jersey taxpayers. We call BS.

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Dry, Tangled Hair? ‘Knot’ for Long With These Cruelty-Free Leave-Ins

Whether your hair is feeling the static cling of winter or the frizzing humidity of summer, leave-in conditioner is a must-have in your cruelty-free hair-care arsenal.

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Personal Care & Fashion

Don’t Get Cold Feet—Try One of These Vegan Slippers

It may be cold outside, but your feet will be toasty warm in one of these animal-friendly vegan slippers.

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Food

Bring On the Veggie Sushi—Easy Ways to Find Vegan Iodine Sources

Seaweed, salt, fortified foods—how are you getting your iodine? Here are five easy vegan ways to get this essential mineral.

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‘Orange’ You Glad? PETA’s List of Top Cruelty-Free Vitamin C Serums

Get your glow on with cruelty-free vitamin C serums that boost collagen production and reduce wrinkles with the power of plants.

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12 Reasons Why Sheep Hate the Wool Industry (and Why You Should, Too)

Did you know that sheep leap with excitement when they see their friends? These sheep facts will have you loathing the wool industry and saying #Never21.

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