Michelle Reynolds

Michelle Reynolds

Michelle first learned about the cruelty of factory farming while pursuing a degree in journalism at the University of Kentucky. She signed up for an agriculture course as an elective simply because it filled a hole in her schedule. That class, chosen by chance, precipitated her “aha” moment: She immediately stopped eating animals and started learning everything she could about animal rights. When not writing for PETA, she enjoys traveling, listening to The Beatles, spending time on the water near her home in Florida, and doting on her guinea pigs, Duke and Bogart, who were rescued during one of PETA’s PetSmart investigations, and her dog, Capone, whom PETA rescued from a chain.

Personal Care & Fashion
Top 5 Reasons Why Canada Goose Is the Worst Gift You Can Give

Unless Cruella de Vil is on your gift list, you don’t want to give anyone a Canada Goose jacket—the worst gift of the holiday season.

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The Presidential Turkey Pardon Is Fake News

Let’s clear up a misconception: Turkeys don’t need to be “pardoned.” They’re not serving five to 10 for armed robbery.

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‘Tiger King’ Villain Jeff Lowe Is a Wanted Man in Las Vegas (Again)

Less than a month after feds seized 69 big cats from his ramshackle Tiger King Park (and less than a week after he was arrested on suspicion of DUI), Jeff Lowe is in more legal hot water.

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Victory! First Amendment Protects PETA Protests at TAMU

After hearing from PETA’s attorney, Texas A&M University was forced to admit that it can’t pick and choose who has the right to free speech.

Animal Companions
Horror Stories of Petco Betta Fish the Stores Don’t Want You to See

As these patrons found out the hard way, the employees and managers they asked to help the sick and dying fish completely failed them.

A Win for Animals! China Reinstates Ban on Rhino Horn and Tiger Bone

PETA Asia and animal advocates around the world will continue working to ensure that rhinoceroses and tigers are not killed for unproven ancient remedies.

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Cheers! Beer Maker Kirin Ends Animal Tests After Working With PETA

Grab a bottle of Kirin, and join us for a toast. The company is ending animal tests after working with PETA!

Victory! Dog-Racing Industry CRUSHED After Florida Votes to Ban Races

Florida votes to shut down 11 of the 17 U.S. greyhound-racing tracks—hopefully signaling the end of this abusive, greed-driven industry.

Scared Cattlemen’s Group’s Desperate Ploy to Stop Cell-Based Meat

The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association wants to ban cell-based meat companies from using the word “meat”—even though that’s precisely what it is.

Personal Care & Fashion
Silk From Oranges, Mushroom Leather: Check Out the Future of Fashion

The Future of Fashion Conference in L.A. made one thing clear: Fashion of the future is sustainable, ethical, and vegan.

Food
Here’s Why Eating Fish Is Actually Really Bad for You

Is fish good for you? That’s a big NO. PETA lists all the reasons why vegan seafood is the only healthy, sustainable option.

Victory 11 Years in the Making: Coach Bans Fur

Coach’s chief executive says, “We’re doing it because we believe it’s the right thing to do.”

United Nations: We Can’t Halt Climate Change Without Cutting Out Meat

“[T]he evidence is now unequivocal—we need to change our diets if we are to have a sustainable future.”

Elephant Polo Tournament Is History After PETA Asia Exposé

Following PETA Asia’s shocking exposé of the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament in Thailand, the organizer is ending its operations there.

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Victory! Baboon-Killing Fish and Game Commissioner Forced to Resign

As the Idaho Department of Fish and Game was bombarded with calls to fire Blake Fischer, the governor “asked for—and has received—the resignation.”

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