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.

Dogs Found Burned, Skinned, and Beheaded

PETA and other animal advocates have come together to offer a combined $17,000 reward for information.

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Victory! World’s Largest Pasta Company Ends All Animal Tests

See why PETA is calling Barilla a role model.

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California Horse Racing Board Imposes U.S.’ Strictest Whip Regulation

The California Horse Racing Board has implemented the strictest whip regulation in the country.

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Watch: Live Worms. In Packaged Fish. That’s a Thing.

How to get people to stop eating fish in two seconds flat? Show them this.

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Florida Congress Members Want Investigation of Primate Products, Inc.

Members of Congress are going after Primate Products, Inc., where it hurts—in the bank account.

Morrissey’s Answer to Rationalizations About Eating Meat

Even people who say they object to animal suffering are quite adept at finding ways to rationalize eating meat. And Morrissey is quite adept at refuting them.

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A Congress Member and Vegan Pâté: A Recipe for Helping People

It doesn’t take an act of Congress to help people and animals at the same time.

bebe Becomes a Bunny Buddy

It’s a bebeautiful day for rabbits.

Channing Tatum and a Twerking Carrot. You’re Welcome.

Not since Justin Timberlake brought it on down to “Veganville” on “Saturday Night Live” has dancing plant food elicited so many cheers.

Next up for Tesla: Vegan Cars?

A vegetarian colony on Mars and vegan cars on Earth?

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PETA International Science Consortium Gives 1,300 Animals a Reprieve

When our scientists learned that 1,300 animals would lose their lives over red-tape bureaucracy, they rushed in to help.

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Bunnies Sold for Pelts, Pet Food, or People’s Plates—Then PETA Intervenes

Eighty-three rabbits are now safe and sound and won’t be turned into meat, fur, or bunny breeding machines.

Who Runs the World? Vegan Girls! Like Beyoncé, Miley, and Ariana

What’s the secret to unleashing your inner Sasha Fierce?

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Meat and Dairy Eaters Anonymous Launched in Nation’s Capital

A new group called Meat and Dairy Eaters Anonymous is launched to help people kick the meat and dairy habit for good.

Death at the Racetrack: It’s a Safe Bet

What you need to know before the Belmont Stakes: 942 horses died on U.S. racetracks in 2014.

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