Daniel Berrigan: Peace Activist and Animal Defender
Daniel Berrigan: Peace Activist and Animal Defender

The Rev. Daniel Berrigan was dedicated to promoting peace, so it should come as no surprise that he was also a vocal opponent of violence against animals.

Victory! Rabbits to Be Spared in Taiwan
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Victory! Rabbits to Be Spared in Taiwan

After pressure, the Taiwanese government has promised to end the use of rabbits in classical swine fever vaccine production by as soon as the end of this year.

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PETA Founder Endures Public ‘Torture’ in Protest
PETA Founder Endures Public ‘Torture’ in Protest

In a striking demonstration against animal experiments carried out by the UK government, PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk was strapped to a “torture table” and “gassed.”

Victory! Indian Soap and Detergent Manufacturers Banned From Testing on Animals
Victory! Indian Soap and Detergent Manufacturers Banned From Testing on Animals

Compassionate consumers in India will be able to shop in confidence, knowing that soaps and detergents manufactured there will not involve harming animals.

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Terrified Rats Are Tormented in Antiquated Classroom Tests
Terrified Rats Are Tormented in Antiquated Classroom Tests

PETA is calling on the University of Houston–Clear Lake’s animal care committee to rescind its approval for the abuse of rats in cruel classroom experiments.

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Victory! Europe’s Largest Primate Testing Lab Told to Phase Out Experiments
Victory! Europe’s Largest Primate Testing Lab Told to Phase Out Experiments

The Netherlands is a step closer to ending cruel experiments on animals.

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PETA’s Not Leaving Florida Hanging
PETA’s Not Leaving Florida Hanging

Hendry County’s monkey warehouses could be breeding grounds for the Zika virus—and PETA is letting residents know.

Zika Virus Prompts Edie Falco to Call for Shutdown of Monkey Prisons
Zika Virus Prompts Edie Falco to Call for Shutdown of Monkey Prisons

The “Nurse Jackie” star is urging the Florida surgeon general to take action against cruel monkey facilities in mosquito breeding grounds.

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New Webinar Series Explores Modern Alternatives to Testing on Animals
New Webinar Series Explores Modern Alternatives to Testing on Animals

It’s the 21st century—why are we still testing toxic substances on animals?

Video: Chimpanzee Rescued From Solitary Confinement Can’t Stop Holding Hands With His New Friend
Video: Chimpanzee Rescued From Solitary Confinement Can’t Stop Holding Hands With His New Friend

Terry spent years in solitary confinement. Now that he has a friend, he won’t let go.

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Switzerland Isn’t Neutral on Animal Testing
Switzerland Isn’t Neutral on Animal Testing

Swiss government announces that it will end the sale of cosmetics tested on animals.

Nothing Could Break Ponso’s Spirit
Nothing Could Break Ponso’s Spirit

Called the “loneliest chimp in the world,” Ponso was left alone on an island for years after being used in cruel experiments. His luck is finally changing.

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Scientist Trained on Animals Urges Schools to End Animal Use
Scientist Trained on Animals Urges Schools to End Animal Use

Dr. Frances Cheng was made to test on animals in school. Now at PETA, she is imploring schools to stop recently exposed experiments on dogs.

ING’s New Policy Signals That Animal Exploitation Is Bad Business
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ING’s New Policy Signals That Animal Exploitation Is Bad Business

Banking conglomerate ING nets a PETA prize for recognizing that industries that exploit animals are a bad investment.

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UPDATE: NIH Sets Date for Workshop on Ethics of Experimenting on Primates
UPDATE: NIH Sets Date for Workshop on Ethics of Experimenting on Primates

After a push from PETA and demands from members of Congress, the National Institutes of Health set a date for its ethical review of experiments on primates.

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