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.

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Beatles Donate Use of ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ to PETA for Adoption Campaign

After three decades of being one of the most prolific forces for animal rights, Paul McCartney is still finding creative new ways to promote compassion.

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‘The Hobbit’ Actor Works to Get Animals out of Circus Rings

Just like Bilbo Baggins, Martin Freeman has a mission.

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PETA Protests at Whole Foods: Reduce Suffering; Don’t Just Lie About It

Would you consider it humane to let pigs languish with bulging rectal prolapses? Whole Foods seemingly thinks you should.

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Video: PETA’s SeaWorld Street Theater Makes People’s Jaws Drop

In nature, orcas live in close-knit pods, much like humans. Females often stay with their mothers for their entire lives. At SeaWorld, it’s a different story.

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Win It: Chrissie Hynde’s New Autobiography, ‘Reckless’

Chrissie Hynde reveals how she went vegetarian all the way back in 1969 and talks about animal rights.

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Progress! National Institutes of Health Suspends Primate Products’ Contracts

Following PETA’s investigation, the notorious primate dealer is taking a serious financial hit.

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10 Brainy Animals Who Can Help You Ace Your Studies

While PETA doesn’t condone copycatting, these brainy animals would be great cats to copy this school year.

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Congress Member Takes Action for Mice and Rats in Laboratories

Mice and rats account for 95 percent of the animals in laboratories—yet they aren’t reliably counted. One U.S. legislator knows it’s time for a change.

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Oysters Can Do What?! 10 Great Reasons to Let Bivalves Live

There might be more to oysters than many people realize.

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Pamela Anderson at Russian Economic Forum: End Whale and Dolphin Trade

When Pamela Anderson asked for an audience with Vladimir Putin and Sergey Donskoy, the dignitaries offered her an even bigger audience.

Photo by Sante D'Orazio

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Go Ahead—Take This ‘Orca’ for a Ride

Meet the “orca” that was born to run.

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Melissa McCarthy’s New Clothing Line Knocks PETA’s Socks Off

Melissa McCarthy’s new clothing line is made for women of all pant sizes and just one heart size.

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Photo of the Day: Check Out the Parking Lot at Ringling’s Show

It was a lonely Saturday night for Ringling Bros.

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Abuse, Bird Flu, and Death: It’s Business as Usual at the CDC

Animals are suffering and dying in painful—and completely preventable—ways: It’s business as usual at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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SeaWorld’s Earnings Plummet 84 Percent!

The company cites “continued brand challenges.”