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.

Tim Gunn, Russell Simmons, & More Blitz NYC to Get Horses Off Streets

Tim Gunn, Russell Simmons, Edie Falco, and Anjelica Huston target New York City Council members who are undecided on the bill.

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SeaWorld’s CEO Is ‘Stepping Down’ as the Company Announces Layoffs

At SeaWorld, things go from bad to worse.

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If It Was Good Enough for Jesus … the Breast Is Best PSA

PETA Steps In After Breastfeeding Mom Is ‘Mooed’ at by Coworkers

After a working mom is “mooed” at while excusing herself to pump breast milk at work, PETA jumps in to support her and all breastfeeding mothers.

History in the Making: Mayor de Blasio Introduces Horse-Carriage Bill

It’s a historic moment for animal rights.

Food

How to Have Game Like Steve-O

I’ll admit it: I’m kind of in love with Steve-O.

Woman Hid Corpse in Her Home for Six Months―and She’s Not the Only One

After a Hamilton, Ontario, woman kept her dead husband in their home for six months, PETA is alerting people that there could be corpses in other homes, too.

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What’s Sexier Than Pizza?

Jalapeños have nothing on these hot slices of pie.

The Holiday Gift That Air France Probably Wishes It Could Return

Air France is the only major airline that’s willing to ship primates to laboratories, so it’s the only one that PETA presented with a gift this holiday season.

Photo of the Day: PETA VP Dan Mathews and Jack Ryan’s Vegas Nuptials

Dan Mathews has devoted his life to promoting justice and compassion. On Thanksgiving Day, he and his partner celebrated what it’s all about: love.

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‘Sheep’ Gives Shoppers Stress Balls to Say, ‘Have a #WoolFreeWinter’

PETA’s “sheep” hoofed it to stores across the country on Black Friday to hand out some EWESful sheep-shaped stress balls and ask shoppers for a favor.

FOX Will Give Thanks for Mutts on Thanksgiving Day

You already know that rescued dogs make the best friends—now everyone who tunes in to FOX on Thanksgiving night will know it, too.

Photo of the Day: Chrissie Hynde Helps Holiday Shoppers Choose Kindly

Thanksgiving shoppers who visited Salt Lake City’s Harmons Grocery weren’t expecting to get shopping advice from rocker Chrissie Hynde.

Black calf in a barn

Kidnapped Calf Found in Car Finds Happy Ending at Sanctuary

The story of the days-old Holstein calf who was discovered in an apparent kidnapper’s car earlier this month will have a happy ending.

Panama Jack to End ‘Official Sun Care’ Partnership With SeaWorld

As SeaWorld’s tailspin continues, Panama Jack joins many other major corporations in ending its more than decade-long partnership with the park.

jane iredale Makeup Puts Principles Before Profits

Add jane iredale to the list of companies that won’t torment bunnies for money.