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HUGE PETA VICTORY: NIH Yanks Funding for Racist Experiment on Mice
Experimenters at the University of Illinois were exposing mice to “episodic aggression” to mimic systemic violence experienced by urban African Americans. Not anymore.
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You’re Invited to ‘Animalkind’—an All-New FREE Talk With Ingrid Newkirk
Prepare to be wowed as PETA’s president shares new stories about animals from her book “Animalkind.” You’ll never guess which mystery animal she’ll be spotlighting, although you’ll hear about more than one. Register for free now!
Celebrate Father’s Day With a New Tradition That’s off the Hook
Fish feel pain, too! And if your family usually celebrates Father’s Day by accompanying Dad to the local fishing hole, this will help you start a kinder tradition.
Get Your Tickets to the Event of the Summer!
Take a virtual ride with PETA’s fieldworkers, learn how to binge-watch with purpose, open your eyes underwater, stop pet-trade pimps, and more. Grab your spot now!
8 Great Geese Facts—Help PETA Take Down the Down Industry!
So you think you know geese? Take a gander at these surprising facts. You won’t believe what a 1-day-old bay goose can do!
‘Tiger King’ Villain Tim Stark Keeps Hitting New Lows, and PETA Keeps On Winning
A court has ordered Tim Stark to pay $733,997.70 in additional legal fees and costs to PETA following our successful Endangered Species Act lawsuit against the big-cat torturer.
Texas A&M’s New President Needs to Hear From You
Twenty dogs from the school’s failed muscular dystrophy lab remain imprisoned on her campus. Tell her that they deserve to be in loving homes.
PETA in Action
DeCALF Your Coffee! PETA Protests Starbucks’ Vegan Milk Surcharge
In South Carolina, PETA protesters called on Starbucks to price vegan milks at or below the cost of cow’s milk, since the chain agrees that animal-friendly milks are better for the planet.
Mobile Billboard Urges Closure of Cruel Primate Laboratory
In Seattle, PETA’s mobile billboard exposed video footage of distressed monkeys trapped and tormented at the Washington National Primate Research Center. Take action at PETA.org/Seattle.
PETA Hosts a Local … ‘Fishing’ Event?
Father-and-son “trash fishing” founders Tom and Mark Nardone led PETA’s community clean-up event in Michigan, demonstrating a fun way to protect marine life and reduce pollution.
One-Two PETA Punch Takes On Marine Bloodlust Drills
PETA supporters gathered outside the Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the home of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to demand an end to military drills in which Marines eat live animals and decapitate cobras in order to drink their blood. Take action at PETA.org/CobraGold.
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PETA’s Mobile Clinics Division sterilized 267 animals in one week, and dogs like Chucky and Bella received free round-trip transport.
‘Toxic Slime’ Protest Hits Australian Fashion Week
As Fashion Week kicked off in Sydney, PETA Australia members called on fans to give cruelly produced, toxic leather the “boot” and opt for vegan leather, instead.
PETA Launches Eye-Opening ‘Without Consent’ Exhibit
To challenge the University of Massachusetts–Amherst to rethink its tests on monkeys, PETA erected an exhibit exploring the history of experiments on nonconsenting animals. Take action at PETA.org/UMass.
Urban Outfitters Is ‘Closed for Cruelty’ by PETA
As part of PETA’s international campaign demanding that all Urban Outfitters brands stop selling anything stolen from animals, protesters rallied at a store in Québec, Canada.
Vegans Barbecue a ‘Dog’
In Florida, PETA members served up food for thought about speciesism by urging anyone who was disturbed at the prospect of eating a dog to extend their compassion to all animals by going vegan.
PETA and ‘Animal Hero Kids’ in Capes ‘Fly’ to Orca’s Rescue
Animal Hero Kids kicked off summer vacation by leading a PETA protest outside the Miami Seaquarium to demand that the orca Lolita be released to a seaside sanctuary.
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Introduce us to a friend and—if it’s a match—you could make money! PETA is paying up to $1,000 for qualified referrals, so get started today.
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TELL CONGRESS: No More Money for Elisabeth Murray's Monkey Terror Lab
Kick off World Week for Animals in Laboratories by helping us stop Elisabeth Murray’s experiments, which have wasted millions of tax dollars and produced zero benefits for monkeys or humans.
Where to Score Everyone's Favorite Appetizer: Vegan Chicken Wings
Get your hands on delicious vegan chicken wings, including barbecue chick'n wings from Gardein, Buffalo wings from MorningStar Farms, and more.
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Ballsy New PETA Ad Suggests the Perfect Father’s Day Gift: A Neutering
“Don’t let your dog be a deadbeat dad.” Neutering is a routine, affordable surgery that can prevent hundreds of animals from being born.
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Urge OpulenceMD Beauty to Stop Supporting Violence Against Minks
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PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies program is the ultimate resource for conscientious shoppers, making the quest for cruelty-free products as easy as pie.
Stop ‘Milking’ Monkey Labor: Take a Crack at Kindness, Publix!
In Thailand, terrified monkeys are chained, beaten, and forced to climb trees to pick coconuts. Opting for one of these animal-friendly brands could mean saving a life.
Kate del Castillo and PETA Latino to SeaWorld: Stop Sexually Abusing Dolphins
Imagine being immobilized and forcibly impregnated. That’s the reality for female dolphins at SeaWorld, so Kate del Castillo is calling the company out.
PETA Monkey Defenders Swarm University of Washington: Shut Down the WaNPRC!
For 60 years, the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) has exploited monkeys in traumatic, painful, and irrelevant experiments supported by the University of Washington (UW).
Are You a Creative Audio-Visual Producer? Work for the PETA Foundation and Make a Difference
From animal rescue videos to undercover investigative videos, PETA’s audio-visual team produces some of our most riveting, popular, and effective content. Join our team and use your skills to make a difference!
Progress! New Electric Carts Will Lighten the Load for Horses at Petra
Thanks to PETA Asia, the Petra Development and Tourism Regional Authority is launching a fleet of electric vehicles to replace horse-drawn carriages. Learn why this change matters, and find out what you can do to help all the animals suffering at Petra.
PETA Puts Urban Outfitters on Blast at Annual Meeting: Cruel Clothing Must Go!
Fashion shouldn’t be fatal. Join PETA’s bold campaign demanding that Urban Outfitters brands stop selling looks that actually kill.
Hers, Not Yours: Help SOS Speak Up for Exploited Mothers
Call out dairy for what it is: a product of speciesism. These students are on a mission to show the world that a mother’s milk belongs to her. Will you join them?
It’s PETA Kids’ ‘All-Star for Animals Contest’ 2021—Help Us Choose a Winner!
These finalists go above and beyond for animals—so show your support by voting for who you think should win a fabulous prize pack, delicious vegan cookies, and a unique trophy.
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#HappyPride! PETA Celebrates These Queer Vegan Stars
Which of your favorite LGBTQ+ celebs are also all about animal rights? Check out PETA’s list of famous queer vegans as we continue to celebrate #Pride Month!
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Heat Kills: Step Up for Chained Dogs This Summer With These 6 Actions
Chains, pens, and high temperatures are a lethal cocktail for dogs. If you encounter an animal left outdoors, here are six ways you can help—and even save their life.
Israel Becomes First Country Ever to Ban Fur, and PETA Helped Make It Happen
Israel just became the first country in the world to ban the sale of fur. Find out how PETA and PETA Honorary Director Pamela Anderson personally contributed to the historic ban.
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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?” READ MORE
— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind