The OCTO Act will make it illegal for anyone in California to engage in the aquaculture, or farming, of octopuses meant for human consumption.
The Humane Society of the United States clarified why it’s sitting on the board of a “humane” certification program—and it’s unconvincing. It’s time for the group to cut its losses and work for real change.
This bull ran for his life and fought as hard as he could for his freedom, as any human would if someone tried to send them to slaughter.
Instead of celebrating one of Texas’ worst legacies, here’s how Pioneer Plaza could look toward the future.
Since 2015, reports of “spaghetti meat” chicken breasts have flooded the internet. But what exactly is “spaghetti chicken,” and is it OK to eat?

Amid a bird flu outbreak in 2024, PETA is hitting cities across the country with a campaign warning of the dangers of eating meat, eggs, and dairy.
The next time someone says, “But bacon …,” show them this cartoon.
“Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” flips the script, exposing farms while promoting compassion for chickens with a side of vegan nuggets.
What if artificial intelligence went vegan? Learn how PETA’s AI-powered chatbot named Tommy will help animals and humans this year for “ThanksVegan.”
Animal defender Wayne Hsiung is in jail for helping suffering animals—here’s what you can do to make a difference today!
PETA is calling for a new policy to name tropical storms and hurricanes after beef, butter, cheese, and other animal-derived foods. Find out why.
PETA is celebrating the Supreme Court’s rejection of North Carolina’s “ag-gag” appeal, a win for free speech and exposing cruelty to animals.
Pardoning a turkey just to suck up to the factory farming industry and leave Tom to live out his days in a tiny, barren stall has always been a half-baked idea, and it’s time to drop it like a hot potato.
Companies like Tyson and Perdue are shutting down slaughterhouses in an effort to cut costs as the demand for meat drops.
Although the COP28 climate summit is taking a good step by going “mostly vegan,” find out how PETA is pressing world leaders to “go all the way.”