Zachary Toliver

Zachary spent most of his life bouncing around various rural Midwestern towns before finally settling down in the Pacific Northwest—largely because of the region’s phenomenal vegan food. If he’s not writing or playing banjo for a captive audience (aka “the two dogs who live with him”), you can assume he’s hiking in the Cascade mountains, rock climbing, or reading about the complex social lives of fish.

Former President Clinton’s Reason for Going Vegan Is Sure to Warm Your Heart

“I didn’t give it a second thought,” the former commander-in-chief said.

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Swimming With Sharks and Hand-Feeding Rays Are SeaWorld’s Worst Ideas Yet

Don’t let SeaWorld fool you—the company is no good for sharks.

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PETA Supporters Protest Bird Experiments at Yale, and You Should, Too

For nearly a decade, Christine Lattin has been killing and tormenting wild birds in meaningless experiments.

Rep. Alcee L. Hastings Wants to End Global Cat and Dog Meat, Leather Trade

“The United States must demand that this horrific practice be stopped immediately.”

91 Thoughts We Had While Watching ‘Okja’

84. This movie is going to have people crying in the meat aisles of grocery stores.

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‘Jumping’ Fish Carcass Reminds Us That Every Animal Was Once Alive

For nearly two minutes, it looks as though the carcass of this tuna refuses to die.

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Kelly Miller’s Carousel Features a Pony Suffering From Overgrown Hooves

Despite Miley’s overgrown hooves and obvious distress, the circus continued to haul her from town to town.

Mobile Zoo Legacy Continues as Former Employee Jailed for Animal Abuse

The defunct roadside zoo continues to make headlines for its culture of neglect.

Offensive Airport Ad Pulled in 2 Hours, Thanks to These Activists

“You’re Precious Cargo, Not Cattle” didn’t fly with these activists.

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PETA Has Now Saved 60 Bears From Tiny Pens and Concrete Hells

In just five years, we’ve helped change the lives of 60 bears who now can roam enriching habitats that are measured in acres, not feet.

We’ll Send You Our Vegan Starter Kit. You’ll Need One After Watching ‘Okja’

Okja just stole our vegan hearts.

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Woman’s Maternity Narcissism Is a Puppy Killer

Millions of dogs and cats die every year because of people like her.

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Tourists Contact PETA India After Witnessing Shocking Jaipur Elephant Beatings

These tourists just glimpsed how much violence it takes to stop these magnificent animals from running for their lives.

this is how chickens raised for cage-free eggs really live

Sanderson Farms ‘All Natural’ Chicken Tests Positive for Ketamine

“All natural” means “jack all” on a factory farm.

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Two More EU Countries Just Banned Wild-Animal Acts

As the world comes to understand that animals are not ours to use for entertainment, entire nations are forbidding cruel circus performances.

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