David James Olsen

David James Olsen

Cruel, Seedy, and Greedy: Comparing Animal Hoarders, Roadside Zoos, and Puppy Mills

How do animal hoarders compare with roadside zoos and puppy mills? PETA spotlights their speciesist similarities and what you can do to help their victims.

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Is There a ‘Dark Side’ to PETA? Board Our Starship to Shine Light on a Rebel Force

If someone asks, “What’s the dark side of PETA?” we’ve got the answer. Let us shine a lightsaber on the truth of our efforts for animal rights.

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Never Be Silent About Animal Neglect: Seedy Store Selling Reptiles Gets Shut Down

Visited a neglectful reptile store before but didn’t know how to speak up? Learn how one individual got over 300 animals removed from a hellhole in Plymouth.

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Victory! How AARP Membership Now Includes More Compassion for Dogs

AARP now benefits dogs? You bet! Discover what inspired the organization to retire all dog-sledding promotions, and learn how you can keep helping dogs.

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Hey, Indy 500, How About Vegan Milk for Victory Lane? We’ll Even Toss In $10K

Why has PETA offered a big cash prize if the Indy 500 milk gulp goes vegan? Race right to our answer and start revving your “engine” to help cows.

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The Perilous Ripple Effects That Lead Ammo Has on Animals, Humans, and the Planet

While all hunting causes harm, PETA targets the widespread dangers of poisonous lead ammunition to wildlife, humans, and the environment.

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Passionate About the Planet? Then Don’t Miss This New PETA Ad for Earth Day

A fan of Earth Day but stuck on how to contribute? PETA’s witty ad ending with “or put a cork in it” will have you laughing and learning how to help the planet.

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Paint Chips in an Orca’s Mouth, a SeaWorld Trainer Harmed, AND Dolphin Attacks?

Why were paint chips in an orca’s mouth at SeaWorld? How would that end up harming a trainer? PETA dives deep into this subject and aggression among dolphins.

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Artist Depicts a Cow’s Face Using Rice, Making a Powerful Statement

Can rice art depict a cow so effectively that it wins your heart? Watch this short time-lapse video to discover more reasons to love these gregarious grazers.

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How Has Cruelty to Animals Funded the World’s Wealthiest Person? PETA Spills the Dirt

Did you know that the world’s wealthiest person built his fortune on animal suffering? PETA reveals how Louis Vuitton’s CEO got filthy rich selling exotic skins and fur.

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Who’s the Most Influential Vegan in India? Watch PETA’s New Video to Find Out

Who was named PETA India’s “Most Influential Vegan” of 2022? PETA President Ingrid Newkirk chats with him in this video.

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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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New Year, New Vegan You! Ring in an Animal-Free 2023 With PETA’s Top Starter Tips

Ready to resolve to go vegan in the new year? Help animals, the planet, and your own health by following PETA’s pointers for a kinder 2023.

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Dugongs Declared Functionally Extinct in China, Partially Due to ‘Ghost Gear’

Don’t like being “ghosted”? Neither did China’s now functionally extinct dugongs. Read how one of the causes was discarded fishing equipment called “ghost gear.”

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2022’s Best Vegan Fast-Food News: Take an Inspiring Spin With PETA’s Top Picks

Hungry and in a hurry? Check out PETA’s picks for 2022’s best vegan fast-food news, and encourage more chains to offer animal-free options in the new year.

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 Ingrid E. Newkirk

“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