timeinc/Creative Commons Grammy Award-winning hip hop artist Eve was in the news this week with a story about the fact that she’s given up wearing her mink fur coat. Here’s what she had to say about it: “It’s nothing to do with animal rights—it’s just that I have moved on. I think people should be … Read more »
Score one for freedom of speech in Finland! Remember the story of the Austrian activists who were arrested back in 2003 for going onto a Finnish fur farm to film the horrible conditions? The activists were beaten by the “farmer,” arrested and held for three days by police, and their legal struggle has been on-going … Read more »
About seven years ago, PetSmart CEO Phillip Francis made a commitment not to sell rabbits in PetSmart stores because of the high numbers of bunnies who are dumped in shelters after the novelty of an impulse purchase wears off. “Our brand name stands for ethics, quality, health and good care for animals and we’re always … Read more »
If you’re even kind of into fashion, then you know that Nicole Miller is a pretty big deal. So, we were beyond excited to see this story about Miller’s recent announcement that she is going totally fur-free. FashionEncyclopedia/Creative Commons The grassroots group NYC Animal Rights had their sites set on Miller for protests during the … Read more »
As promised, below are some photos and here is a video from the Janice Dickinson anti-fur march on Monday. Oh my! I feel like I should have something clever to say!Photo Credit: Barry King That’s Dan Mathews, the dude who put it all together, on the right in the PETA logo t-shirt.Photo Credit: Barry King … Read more »
Khqaonline/Creative Commons Most people are familiar with Bob Barker’s trademark reminder to “spay and neuter your pets” at the end of each episode of The Price Is Right, but not everyone knows that Barker is a passionate animal rights activist who has used every opportunity throughout his career to speak up on behalf of animals … Read more »
Not too many years ago, the only way PETA VP Dan Mathews could get a designer’s attention was by storming their office and painting slogans on the wall, or disrupting a runway show or two in his underwear (hey, I’m pulling this stuff straight from his memoirs). But now Dan seems to have a foot … Read more »
OK, so essentially everyone in the developed world has at least heard of PETA’s “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” campaign. At least everyone with access to a TV, computer, radio or newspaper. And, to be honest, we’re quite proud of the campaign’s success. Other Viewing Options It’s pretty clear we’re all about getting … Read more »
The Burberry campaigners at both PETA and PETA Europe have been extra busy lately. It seems like every day I have photos of some new demonstrations they’re rocking in my inbox. Check out this shot from a “Burberry: When Plaid Goes Bad” demonstration on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. And here’s a great news story … Read more »
Last night, PETA’s Lisa Lange made an appearance on The O’Reilly Factor to talk about the “racy” alternative to Pamplona’s hideous Running of the Bulls. The story brought tons of new people to the Running of the Nudes website last night to see what all the fuss was about, just in time to see all … Read more »
The Running of the Nudes took place today in Pamplona, and, well, wow. This is the sixth year that PETA Europe has been organizing this fun alternative to Pamplona’s archaic bull run, and the thing just keeps getting bigger and bigger. I’ll be posting more news and pictures from the event as they come in, … Read more »
Sorry Canadians. I know I’m a day late on this one, but hopefully you’ll forgive me since I’m bringing you this amazing shot of PETA activists Lucas Soloway and Andree Silcok, after they snuck into Montreal’s Canada Day Parade yesterday. They look like they’re having a blast, and check out the people in the crowd; … Read more »
I’m pretty excited about this one, as it’s the first time PETA is dipping its toe into Second Life. On July 12, we’re teaming up with cruelty-free designer Stella McCartney to co-host an event on a specially created island in the virtual world. Visitors to the island—which is inspired by the English countryside, with stables, … Read more »
Even though I work here, I didn’t quite realize the full extent of the glory in store for the winner of PETA’s World’s Sexiest Vegetarian title. But Kevin Eubanks—this year’s “Sexy Veg” co-winner with the stunning Carrie Underwood—learned exactly how prestigious his new title was last night, when Jay Leno and two dancing vegetables presented … Read more »
We’ve been getting a lot of questions on this since the European Parliament voted on it this week, so I thought I’d clear the air a bit. I realize that it’s going to come as a huge shock to some but PETA is completely opposed to the ban. Obviously, the cruelty involved in the slaughter … Read more »
