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Victory! Movistar Plus+ Will Stop Airing Bullfights After PETA Latino Supporters Spoke Out

The majority of people in Spain and Latin America are against bullfighting and don’t want the bloody events to be televised.

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PETA Vice President of Laboratory Investigation Cases, Dr. Alka Chandna
Facing Lawsuit, NIH Apologizes for Barring PETA VP From Public Meeting

A PETA vice president was pleased to receive an apology from NIH over its alleged viewpoint discrimination. Now she looks forward to advocating for animals at future public meetings.

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A PETA ‘Sheep’ Baaantering With Faaashionistas? Find Out Why

Curious why a Schiaparelli-esque “sheep” popped up at New York Fashion Week? PETA’s got the answer, plus other reasons to go wool-free.

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After Hearing From PETA About How Goats Suffer for Cashmere, Naadam Removes ‘Cruelty-Free’ Claims From Its Website

Here’s what happened after PETA fired off a letter to Naadam, which urged the company to stop calling cashmere “cruelty-free.”

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PETA Supporters Donate Fur Coats to Turkey-Syria Earthquake Survivors

Consumers who stopped wearing fur after learning about its ugly origin often send their unwanted coats to PETA. Now, 230 furs are heading to earthquake survivors.

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Touchdowns and Fumbles: PETA Scores 2023’s Super Bowl Ads

Despite a few fouls, advertisers largely embraced innovative and animal-free creations for one of the industry’s biggest nights of the year.

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These Celebs Know the Price of Eggs Has ALWAYS Been Too High

Taylor Swift and her fans can cut the price of eggs out of their life by joining these celebs in saying “no” to paying for cruelty to chickens.

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PETA’s Ad Scores Placement in the Super Bowl Program—See Who Stars in the Spread

PETA scored for THIS animal by placing a bold print ad in this year’s Super Bowl program. Check out the spread!

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Cow in Filthy Pen at J.W. Treuth & Sons
Cows Set to Be Killed at J.W. Treuth & Sons Spent Final Hours Trudging Through Muck

The USDA claims the filthy conditions PETA uncovered at J.W. Treuth & Sons are acceptable. Watch the video and decide for yourself.

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Macy’s Makes Fashion More Compassionate by Shedding Exotic Skins

Which department store ditched products made of exotic skins, favoring compassion for animals? Macy’s! Learn how PETA helped make it happen.

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For Kids: Share Your Love for Animals This Valentine’s Day—Here’s How

Looking for an animal-friendly Valentine’s Day craft? PETA Kids has your back with these FREE printable cards your young ones can customize and share with loved ones.

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PETA Saves Animals in the Aftermath of Syria, Turkey Earthquakes

From perilous food shipments to Syria to miraculous recoveries in Turkey—don’t miss the latest updates on the earthquake aftermath and how you can support PETA’s Global Compassion Fund.

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Fur Farming Could Start the Next Pandemic: Mammal-to-Mammal Bird Flu Transmission

A fur farm in Spain has documented bird flu spreading from mammal to mammal. If you’re sick of global pandemics, help PETA urge fashion houses to ban fur.

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PETA's top Iditarod Facebook and Twitter and Instagram posts with two dogs forced to pull sled through freezing Alaska terrain for Iditarod race
PETA’s Top Iditarod Social Media Posts: ‘Like,’ Share, and Get Active for Suffering Dogs

Want to learn quickly about and take action against a notorious dog-abusing sled race in Alaska? Click PETA’s top Iditarod Facebook and Twitter posts.

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A Chimpanzee Throws a Bottle Into a Crowd: What Happens Next?

Diu Na Xing, a chimpanzee at a shoddy roadside zoo, is now famous for throwing a water bottle at an onlooker. Learn why he deserves better.

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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?”

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind

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