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.

This Will Make You Feel Better About Jon Stewart’s Last Daily Show

As sad as it is to see Jon Stewart leave “The Daily Show,” his next venture is making animals (and us) really, really happy.

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Look Who Lolita the Orca Has on Her Side Now

Miami officials, prominent business leaders, and celebrities unite for Lolita’s freedom.

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Congress Rallies to Help Nosey

The long-suffering elephant Nosey has some friends in high places—32 of them, to be exact.

Isolation Driving You Nuts? Monkeys in Labs Spend Their Lives This Way

Find out what you can do about it.

Victory! Idaho’s ‘Ag-Gag’ Law Declared Unconstitutional

In a landmark victory, the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho strikes down Idaho’s “ag-gag” law, deeming it unconstitutional.

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Biggest Gathering of People on the Planet Sees Animal Rights Message

Here’s how PETA India is reaching 30 million people all at once.

‘Lettuce Ladies’ Entice Congress to Cut the Pork—From Their Diets

PETA’s “Lettuce Ladies” are helping our elected officials trim the fat.

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Morrissey Fans Faint After Seeing This at His Concert

After EMTs had to revive Morrissey fans who fainted at his concert, they all had the exact reaction that Moz was hoping for.

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Places Around the World Work to Ban Cosmetics Testing on Animals

The campaign to end cosmetics testing on animals is making historic progress around the globe. Here’s the latest.

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Primate Dealer Says Monkeys ‘Better Off’ Left Exposed in Hurricanes

Watch a director of Florida’s beleaguered Primate Products tell a reporter that the monkeys are “better off” left exposed in a hurricane.

Watch: Elephants Break Free from Circus, Throw Car

Three elephants who were being paraded through the streets left little doubt as to how they feel about being held captive and forced to perform.

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Congrats, CNN! Reporter Wins Award for Exposing Cruelty to Animals

The network’s series exposed abuse of animals killed for food and broke the story of a PETA investigation.

SeaWorld Espionage Campaign Busted; Employee Caught Trying to Incite Illegal Actions

Obviously upset with the way the company is floundering in the wake of Blackfish and PETA’s campaign against orca prisons, SeaWorld has embarked on a corporate espionage campaign. Unsuccessfully.

Harry Styles Tells Fans to Run in One Direction: Away From SeaWorld

Looks like SeaWorld has only one direction left to go in.

Ringling’s Celeb Outreach Backfires: Read RSVPs From Pam Anderson & Jillian Michaels

In a hilarious PR misstep, Ringling Bros. invited well-known anti-circus advocates Pamela Anderson and Jillian Michaels to its show at L.A.’s Staples Center.

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