faithx5|cc by 2.0 New Mexico‘s motto is currently “Land of Enchantment,” but the state’s Tourism Department officials have become, well, disenchanted with it. They feel it doesn’t accurately convey New Mexico’s considerable appeal to potential tourists, so they’re looking to rebrand the state with a new slogan. PETA’s suggestion? Replace “Land of Enchantment” with the … Read more »
If your tofu has turned green, you’ll probably want to toss it. But the results of a recent study show that our tofu is so green that it’s a cause for celebration! The findings of this new study reveal how vegan foods, such as veggie dogs, tofu, and seitan, contribute little to climate change compared … Read more »
It’s tempting to eat poorly during the holidays (so much junk food, so little much time), but now there’s one place in which the old excuses no longer apply: the airport. In its annual report on the state of restaurant food at airports, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found that 83 percent of menus … Read more »
Hanukkah is almost here, and you know what that means: good food, festive gatherings with family and friends … and eight days of presents! PETA’s animal-friendly gift ideas will keep you going for all eight days of Hanukkah celebrations: Guilt-Free Gelt: The holidays will be much sweeter with dark-chocolate vegan gelt from Pangea Vegan Products. … Read more »
It’s the season for giving, and PETA Business Friend Allison’s Gourmet is giving away a $50 gift certificate for delicious vegan treats to one lucky PETA Files reader. Could it be you? Allison’s Gourmet is one of the premier all-vegan online bakeries. Because none of Allison’s cookies or confections contains animal products, the treats are … Read more »
Dreading fighting the crowds at the mall? Avoid the Black Friday blues with our top picks for fab cruelty-free finds for everyone on your list. Forever 21‘s extensive line of bags, wallets, and luggage for women is made from faux leather, mock croc, faux fur, and fun animal prints that are perfect for trendsetters who … Read more »
You know what they say: The key to a man’s heart is through his … stomach. Our sexy pilgrims, who are touring New England this week, can attest to that and more. Obviously, they attract a crowd, largely because of the delicious, free Tofurkys they’re handing out. In fact, the Tofurkys flew off the table—with … Read more »
Nothing says “Thanksgiving” like People‘s Sexiest Man Alive announcement. This year, the magazine named Bradley Cooper, whose good looks are matched by his good heart. He counts as his greatest loves his rescued mixed-breed dogs. Speaking of actors and their rescued pups, Booboo Stewart showed up at the Breaking Dawn tent city event wearing PETA’s … Read more »
CSI star Jorja Fox thinks that everyone should play detective and investigate how animals are killed for food. Jorja unveiled her pro-vegetarian PETA ad to an enthusiastic crowd Sunday at Fort Lauderdale’s gourmet vegan restaurant, Sublime, which is owned by PETA member and activist extraordinaire Nanci Alexander. Jorja even got things cooking in the kitchen, … Read more »
If “fantasy football” for you means a stadium where healthy foods are more abundant than foam fingers, check out this year’s ranking of the top five most vegetarian-friendly stadiums in the NFL. Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Eagles)Defending last year’s title, Lincoln Financial claims top honors again with a “dream team” of tasty, healthy vegetarian options … Read more »
TMZ founder Harvey Levin is the breaking celebrity news—he’s newly vegetarian and no longer wears leather. It’s likely that Levin’s love of animals caused him to make the switch. He’s “deeply into animal rescue” and says that the last time he cried was when his beloved dog, Floyd, passed away. All aboard! Ozzy Osbourne is … Read more »
© Joe Cicak | iStockphoto.com Here’s the skinny: Pennsylvania was the second state to ratify the Constitution, but it has yet to ratify an official state food. Well, PETA has a suggestion that the “Keystone State” can really sink its teeth into: tofu. Why bean curd? Because it was first promoted in the U.S. by … Read more »
To encourage Canadians to celebrate a cruelty-free Thanksgiving, sexy PETA “pilgrims” landed at Toronto’s Old City Hall for a festive Tofurky giveaway. Thankful Torontonians gobbled up the demonstration—literally. The pilgrims handed out 50 delicious, meat-free Tofurky roasts in less than five minutes! Turkeys are intelligent, affectionate animals, so please have the “grace” to leave them … Read more »
