Historic Victory! 3 PETA-Backed Animal-Friendly California Bills Signed Into Law

PETA secured expert testimonies, got thousands of e-mails sent, garnered celebrity support, and did more to get these three historic laws passed in California.

Victory! California Becomes the First State to Ban Fur Sales

All the calls and e-mails paid off: Fur is going to be history in California. AB 44 has been signed into law, making California the first state to go fur-free.

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VIDEO: Zebra Used in Circus Shot Dead After Breaking Free

This is not an isolated incident: Runaway zebras have been gunned down, hit by cars, and more—all unnecessary reminders that animals don’t belong in circuses.

‘Untitled Goose Game’ Sparks Goose-Revenge Theories, Earns PETA Award

A goose is on the loose in “Untitled Goose Game,” which could be an ode to animal rights. Check out the video game that’s all about geese’s perspective.

Bolivia Is on Fire, Too—How Many Forests Will Burn Before We All Go Vegan?

Stop crying over rainforest destruction if your mouth is full of meat—there’s no hope without action. Here’s how we can all act in the best way possible.

See the Video That’s Making Meat-Eaters Swear Off Bacon for Good

“[W]atch me go vegan/veggie again because I’m actually starting to feel sick knowing I’m supporting this,” one person commented after watching.

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World’s Largest Pig-Killing Company Launches ‘Better’ Vegan Meat Lineup

You know the vegan revolution is undeniable when notorious meat processor Smithfield Foods not only invests in vegan meat but also says it’s “better.”

PETA Wants Social Media Platforms to Hold Animal Abusers Accountable

Social media users who harm animals should be removed from their platforms, and PETA is urging YouTube, Twitch, and others to take action.

BREAKING: Bird Dies in Actor’s Hands on Set of ‘Them That Follow’

Cameras were rolling when a bird reportedly died in “Them That Follow” actor Alice Englert’s hands on set—a needless reminder that animals aren’t entertainers.

‘Zombie’ Chicken Carcass Reminds Us That Every Animal Was Once Alive

For an alarming five seconds, it appears as though this chicken refuses to die.

New Documentary ‘Long Gone Wild’ Picks Up Where ‘Blackfish’ Left Off

Six years ago, “Blackfish” sparked worldwide outrage. So why are orcas still being captured and crammed into tanks? “Long Gone Wild” explores their plight.

BREAKING: Circus Trainer Killed During Rehearsal With Four Tigers

Medics and fellow human performers reportedly watched in horror as the tigers played with the circus trainer’s maimed body for about 30 minutes.

Grizzly Charges Photo-Taking Tourist. Are Roadside Zoos Making People Thoughtless?

A tourist was caught on camera recklessly approaching a grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park. But the bear photo op industry may deserve some blame for this type of foolishness.

PETA’s Dan Mathews Urges Fashion Professors to Teach Sustainability, Ethics

PETA Senior Vice President Dan Mathews addressed more than 100 fashion professors at this year’s CFDA Fashion Education Summit. Find out what he had to say.

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Progress! Cambodia’s Biggest Attraction, Angkor Wat, Set to End Elephant Rides

Three years after Sambo the elephant dropped dead after being forced to ferry tourists at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, temple officials agree to end elephant rides.

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