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Historic Win for Horses! Budweiser Is the King of Tears No Longer, Thanks to PETA
Budweiser has been brewing up a backlash all summer. But PETA is raising a toast to the beer brand after it agreed to stop amputating the tailbones of its iconic Clydesdales.
Harvard’s Most Secretive Society Just Caught the Feds’ Attention
Harvard’s motto may emphasize “truth,” but it’s keeping secrets from the public while swimming in NIH cash.
What Opportunaty to Swap Statues Is PETA Urging for ‘Fish Amnesty Day’?
Shellebrate fish and other sea life by cultivating empathy and never eating them. Also, find out PETA’s fintastic idea to replace a California Fisherman statue.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Here’s What 35 Celebs Want You to Know
To honor the important contributions of Latine people to the animal rights movement, PETA’s naming 35 celebs who are smashing speciesism for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Labs Are Going Rogue: Why Your Life May Be at Risk
PETA wants the World Health Organization to throw a wrench into the monkey-experimentation pipeline—before it’s too late.
Updates From Ukraine: How Did Graf Find the Hope to Walk Again?
Don’t miss how PETA-supported teams in Ukraine saved the lives of Charik, Graf, and many others when all hope seemed lost. Then find out how you can help animals like them!
PETA Wins! UniverSoul Finally Stops Jumping Through Hoops and Makes a Major Move
How did PETA get a notoriously cruel circus to end its decades-long record of featuring live-animal acts? Let’s keep the victories coming by urging Shrine circuses to go animal-free, too.
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Massive Blow-Up Fez Follows Shrine Circus Over Big-Top Cruelty
Our larger-than-life spectacle was part of a five-city campaign at each of the circus’ stops across East Texas, during which animal defenders urged Shriners to keep animals out of their shows. Take action at PETA.org/Shriners.
Ties to Monkey Labor Prompts PETA to Dump Coconuts Outside Whole Foods
In Chicago, PETA urged Whole Foods to sell only coconut milk from countries where monkey labor isn’t used, such as India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. You can help at PETA.org/CoconutMilk.
‘Polar Bears’ Swarm Starbucks Over Pro-Dairy Policy
PETA occupied a Starbucks location in Ohio because the chain’s upcharge for vegan milk encourages people to opt for dairy, which is a top producer of the greenhouse gases that melt ice caps and kill polar bears. Take action at PETA.org/Starbucks.
PETA U.K. ‘Kittenmonger’ Shocks Residents
A “kittenmonger” at Folkestone’s fish market challenged speciesism by showing passersby that all lives are valuable, not just those of the animals who sit on our laps and are showered with love.
PETA Helps Goats Get Out of a ‘Baaad’ Situation
Two goats rescued by PETA from a hoarding situation are heading to their new home in North Carolina after being vaccinated and pampered in foster care.
‘Marmosets’ Protest Monkey Experimenter at Psychologists’ Conference
While University of Massachusetts–Amherst experimenter Agnès Lacreuse spoke at the recent American Psychological Association conference in Washington, D.C., PETA called on her to end her cruel and useless menopause experiments on marmosets. Take action at PETA.org/Amherst.
Lucius’ Life Gets a Little Brighter With New Doghouse
PETA delivered a custom-made doghouse to Lucius, who had been forced to use a broken plastic “shelter” for protection against the blazing sun. Help more dogs like him at PETA.org/Doghouse.
‘Monkeys’ Cause Uproar at Department of the Interior to Help Primates in Limbo
PETA members gathered in Washington, D.C., calling for Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to act in behalf of 1,000 monkeys transported by Charles River Laboratories from Cambodia, possibly illegally. Take action at PETA.org/1000Monkeys.
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Join PETA’s Action Team to hear about protests, events, and volunteer opportunities in your area. You’ll also get tips and ideas to help you advocate for animals.
Will Taxpayers’ Hard-Earned Money Soon Be Safe From Overseas Crooks?
The U.S. government pays foreign labs to addict dogs to opioids, feed mice booze, and cause strokes in monkeys. This landmark legislation can stop all that.
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Why Planning a Canadian ‘ThanksVegan’ Is as Easy as (Vegan) Pumpkin Pie
Prep your vegan menu and learn where to buy all your holiday favorites with PETA’s ultimate guide to hosting a Canadian “ThanksVegan.”
Want to Help Stop Tests on Animals? This Is PETA’s Plan to Update Laboratory Research
Our scientists have a plan to phase out animal tests and improve research for human health. See our Research Modernization Deal here.
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Animals Aren’t the Only Ones Disregarded by Shriners—Who Else Is Harmed?
Shriners International—which has about 200 local chapters across the U.S.—is stuck in the dark ages.
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50 Things SeaWorld Has Done Since Corky's Capture 50 Years Ago
In many cases, a 50th anniversary is cause for celebration. For Corky the orca, however, five decades of captivity is no reason to party.
Think Before You Drink: The Scary Way a University Is Trying to Boost Dairy Sales
Why is the world’s largest producer of MSG bankrolling dairy experiments at the University of Illinois?
How PETA Helped Inspire a Bunch of Outdoor Brands to Be Kinder to Goats
After hearing from PETA, The North Face, Supreme, and other brands confirmed no more cashmere. Read why kindness to goats is always in fashion.
Calling All College Students: Get Paid to Lead the Charge Against Speciesism
Want to take your activism up a notch and save animals like it’s your job? If you’re between 18 to 25 and enrolled in a college program, you can apply to become a campus rep for Students Opposing Speciesism.
VIDEO: Is H&M Downright Deceptive?
A PETA Asia investigation reveals ducks’ agonizing deaths to make Responsible Down Standard–certified down for suppliers of GAP Inc., Guess, H&M, and others.
Extra! Extra! PETA Posted This Message All Over Canada—and It Could Save a Life
The U.S. has slammed the brakes on this deadly industry, but in Canada, business is barreling ahead. See how PETA’s taking action—and how you can help.
Have Experience With Lions, Tigers, and Bears (Oh My!)? Then We Have a Job for You!
We’ve rescued big cats from Tiger King hellholes, stopped circuses from exporting endangered animals for their shows, and more. Will you be a part of our next big victory?
Six Small Businesses Your Whole Family Will Love
Shopping small brands is a great way to support everyday people. Check out some of our faves, which make products that are kind to animals and awesome for kids.
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You’ll Feel Anything but Warm and Fuzzy After Seeing This Pumpkin Spice Latte Video
A cheeky video from PETA reveals how to make the most of pumpkin spice latte season.
The Victims They Didn’t Show in Netflix’s Painkiller
A six-month PETA investigation reveals what dogs force-fed opioids have gone through—and are still enduring. Learn what you can do to help.
Is Budweiser Back on the Drink Menu? Hear How PETA Achieved Our Latest Win
Budweiser had brewed up a backlash all summer, but now you can crack open a cold one and listen in to find out how PETA helped achieve this victory for Clydesdales.
Why Hollywood’s Top Horror Villains Belong in Elisabeth Murray’s Lab
NIH tried to keep PETA—and you—from learning about Beamish, a monkey imprisoned in the National Institutes of Health’s Maryland laboratory.
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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