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.

Kathy Najimy Honored at Sublime Restaurant for Helping Animals

Kathy Najimy has been helping PETA stop cruelty to animals for more than a decade. So we decided it was time for us to repay some of her kindness.

Neil Diamond Is a Gem to Homeless Dogs (and More Celebrity News)

In our weekly celebrity news roundup, Neil Diamond’s new video is sweeter than Caroline, and Bill Gates and James Cameron are working for a very vegan future.

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The Dolphin Slaughter Has Started—Let’s Work to End It

Read the latest news on the dolphin hunt in Taiji, Japan, and find out what you can do to help protect dolphins and whales.

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How Does Kat Dennings Feel About Fur? She Doesn’t Mince Words

In our weekly celebrity news round-up, Kat Dennings has choice words for fur, Simon Cowell says no to dolphin performances, and a “Black-ish” star is vegan-ish.

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Your Next Facebook Share: Zoos Are Usually NOT Educational

Zoos have long tried to hide the cruelty of captivity behind a mask of “conservation education.” But a new study shows that learning is usually not the outcome.

The Thanksgiving Dinner That Sits, Stays, and Speaks

Do you know folks who eat turkey breast? What about terrier breast?

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PETA Tells Hunters and Anglers: ‘We’re Watching From Land and Sea’

Hunters and anglers who are planning to participate in National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 27 had best beware: PETA could be watching.

Denzel Washington: ‘The Equalizer’ Tries Vegan

In our weekly celebrity news round-up, veggies look damn good on Denzel, CBS’ “hottest reporter” is a PETA ad alumnus, and who declared, “Animals are my life”?

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Pamela Anderson Thanks Swiss Council for Moving to Ban Seal Fur

There’s more great news about PETA’s campaign to stop the Canadian seal slaughter.

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Filthy N.C. Dairy Farm Shuts Down Following PETA Investigation

After PETA exposes vile conditions at Osborne Farm, Inc., one of the dairy operation’s milk buyers stops purchasing from it.

Sam Simon Hosts PETA’s Vegan Luau and Pig Toast

See the pictures and read the stories from PETA’s fall fundraiser―and see who earned the title of “The Big Kahuna.”

10 PETA Members to Shower at New York City Climate Change March

PETA will be at the People’s Climate March with a display that will certainly turn heads.

Rob Zombie Turns ‘Top Chef Duels’ Vegan and More Celeb News

“Top Chef Duels” goes vegan for Rob Zombie, Carrie Underwood has the mom thing down, and stars speak out at the start of the dolphin slaughter.

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PETA to Goodell: Protect Animals From Violence, Too

As the NFL prepares to develop and implement new domestic violence and sexual assault policies, PETA has a recommendation: Don’t ignore and fail to address players who’ve committed violent acts against animals. In a letter sent this morning to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, PETA points out that because of the well-established link between violence against … Read more »

Victory! University of Colorado–Boulder Spares Frogs and Rats

Rats have a reason to cheer and frogs can jump for joy following PETA’s campaign.