William Safire and His Dog
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William Safire and His Dog

nytimes / CC William Safire, who passed away yesterday at the age of 79, is perhaps best known as the genius who penned the words “nattering nabobs of negativism.” OK, maybe he’s only most famous for that among English majors. In truth, he is best known as being a pioneering conservative pundit. Here at The … Read more »

Did Glenn Beck Really Boil a Frog Alive?
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Did Glenn Beck Really Boil a Frog Alive?

The Internet was ablaze yesterday with “did he or didn’t he” talk about Wednesday’s episode of The Glenn Beck Program, in which Glenn Beck appeared to boil a frog alive on national television. Was the frog fake? Did Beck actually throw a real frog into a pot? Who would do something like that? Given that … Read more »

Jon Stewart on Manhattan’s ‘Sad-Eyed Carriage Horse District’
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Jon Stewart on Manhattan’s ‘Sad-Eyed Carriage Horse District’

On last night’s The Daily Show (basically the only show I watch, other than Glee) Jon Stewart slipped in a quip about Manhattan’s West Side—he called it the “sad-eyed carriage horse district.”   The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Cloudy With a Chance of Heat Balls www.thedailyshow.com “You’ll come … Read more »

Brigitte Bardot Speaks Up for Seals
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Brigitte Bardot Speaks Up for Seals

The following is a guest post from actor and animal rights advocate Brigitte Bardot. A dedicated activist, whose foundation to help animals has tackled issues such as fur, horse slaughter, and companion animal overpopulation, Brigitte was the first celebrity to stand up for Canadian seals. Here, once again, she speaks out against the sinister seal … Read more »

Acne Cure From ‘Zombieland’ Star Woody Harrelson
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Acne Cure From ‘Zombieland’ Star Woody Harrelson

hollywoodoutbreak / CC   In a recent interview with Maxim magazine, longtime vegan animal defender Woody Harrelson talks about the chance encounter that made him go vegan. He says that “[t]he first thing was dairy. I was about 24 years old and I had tons of acne and mucus. I met some random girl on … Read more »

Sir Roger Moore Takes On Selfridges
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Sir Roger Moore Takes On Selfridges

As Agent 007, Sir Roger Moore battled the bad guys—but as a real-life Knight of the British Empire, Moore has spent the past several years battling the cruel foie gras industry. When Moore heard about PETA Europe’s campaign to urge Selfridges to stop selling foie gras—he sent a private letter to Selfridges’ owner, Galen Weston, … Read more »

Chris Noth Is Not Mr. Big
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Chris Noth Is Not Mr. Big

whosdatedwho / CC   Don’t worry, he’s still John James Preston, but Big? Not so much. A vegetarian cleanse helped Chris Noth slim down so that he could reprise his role as the charming commitmentphobe in Sex and the City 2. When asked how he got that body into shape, he said, “It was a … Read more »

Steve-O’s Gone Vegan
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Steve-O’s Gone Vegan

  When I first became involved with PETA, it was on an “issue-by-issue” basis—they interviewed me in my old apartment about animal abuse in the circus as I sat on a leather sofa. At that time I was a meat-eater and told them I believe that if anyone is going to wear the flesh or … Read more »

It’s On (Again), Anna!
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It’s On (Again), Anna!

We told you we’d be back. After nixing plans to protest Vogue‘s Fashion Week party out of respect for our pal Charlize Theron, we showed up at last night’s “Fashion’s Night Out” event at Macy’s to make sure that villainous Vogue editor Anna “Nuclear” Wintour never forgets that animals often remain alive after being skinned … Read more »

Behind the Scenes With ‘Inglourious Basterds’ Star Eli Roth
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Behind the Scenes With ‘Inglourious Basterds’ Star Eli Roth

Actor/director Eli Roth wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty bashing “Natzees” with a baseball bat as Sgt. Donnie Donowitz, aka “The Bear Jew,” in Inglourious Basterds, nor has he shied away from gore in his “oh-my-god-this-is-so-disgusting-but-I-cannot-look-away” films Hostel and Cabin Fever. But now, Eli Roth—who, behind all the (fake) blood and guts, has a … Read more »

Spot the Celebrities in PETA’s Banned Airport Ad
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Spot the Celebrities in PETA’s Banned Airport Ad

My mom, my sister, and I always used to play “spot the celebrity” in airports. Not real celebrities, necessarily—just people who look like the rich and famous. So, for me, it’s only fitting that PETA’s new public service announcement—which we had hoped to run in New York City airports during fashion week but was rejected … Read more »

Jamie Oliver Says One Thing, Does Another
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Jamie Oliver Says One Thing, Does Another

babychums / CC While some chefs have a change of heart after they witness the cruelty of meat production, the “Naked Chef,” Jamie Oliver isn’t one of them. According to his spokesperson, Oliver is supposedly “well-known for his championing of better welfare for animals and has had awards from many animal welfare groups.” No wonder … Read more »

Real Housewife Gets Real Naked
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Real Housewife Gets Real Naked

We told you that Bethenny Frankel was going to prove that she’d rather go naked than wear fur … and yesterday, we made it a reality. The Real Housewives of New York City star stripped down on a rooftop in (surprise!) New York City. The ad isn’t ready yet, of course, but we couldn’t resist … Read more »

Ingrid Newkirk on Michael Vick
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Ingrid Newkirk on Michael Vick

What does PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk think about Michael Vick’s return to the NFL? We’ll let her tell you: Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Written by Shawna Flavell

Let’s Hear It for the (Bare) Boys
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Let’s Hear It for the (Bare) Boys

Sex sells, but if you think it’s only ladies who bare all to bring attention to the plight of animals—think again. Feast your eyes on some of the sexy male celebrities who’ve spiced up PETA’s campaigns by stripping, and then name your favorite in the comments section below. Grab some ice water, because it’s about … Read more »

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