Alisa Mullins

Alisa Mullins

Alisa regularly contributes to PETA’s Animal Times magazine, and her writing has also been published in The New York TimesThe Charlotte Observer, the Las Vegas Review-JournalReader’s DigestNewsweek, and many other newspapers and magazines. Her proudest achievement was participating in a sit-in at Calvin Klein’s office that led the designer to swear off fur. Alisa is an avid gardener and HGTV addict who is never happier than when she has a shovel or paintbrush in her hand.

A Hanukkah Miracle: Guilt-Free Gelt!
A Hanukkah Miracle: Guilt-Free Gelt!

Those attending the National Menorah Lighting in Washington, D.C., were greeted by a PETA “cow” bearing gifts.

Hens Get Homes for the Holidays … and Do a Little Painting, Too
Hens Get Homes for the Holidays … and Do a Little Painting, Too

Nearly 100 chickens head for their new homes after being rescued from an egg farm.

Update: Lacoste Bans Angora
Update: Lacoste Bans Angora

The French retailer is the latest to take a stand for rabbits.

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Rescued Pigs Celebrate Thanksgiving
Rescued Pigs Celebrate Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving is extra-special for seven pigs rescued from slaughter.

Photo by Helga Tacreiter
Finally! Michael Vick’s Hometown Bans Chaining (Graphic)
Finally! Michael Vick’s Hometown Bans Chaining (Graphic)

A victory nearly 10 years in the making: Newport News, Virginia, restricts the chaining of dogs.

These Chimpanzees Spent 30 Years in a Garden Shed
These Chimpanzees Spent 30 Years in a Garden Shed

For three decades, Mimi and Dolly lived in a shack the size of a walk-in closet. Then PETA Germany stepped in.

Thrown Away Like Garbage
Thrown Away Like Garbage

Think all racehorses are retired to bucolic farms in the country? Don’t bet on it.

© Bob Coglianese Photos
Alicia Silverstone Takes the #WoolFreeWinter Pledge
Alicia Silverstone Takes the #WoolFreeWinter Pledge

In a blog posted on her website, The Kind Life, Alicia Silverstone urges her fans to join her in making this a #WoolFreeWinter.

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Dr. Jenn Berman: It’s Not the Monkeys Who Need Their Heads Examined
Dr. Jenn Berman: It’s Not the Monkeys Who Need Their Heads Examined

“Couples Therapy” host Dr. Jenn Berman wonders what cruel baby-monkey experiments say about the experimenters themselves.

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Boss ‘Hires’ New ‘Staff’
Boss ‘Hires’ New ‘Staff’

The dog who had the worst flea infestation we’ve ever seen is now living the high life in New York City.

The Ad Everyone Is Itching to See
The Ad Everyone Is Itching to See

Is Times Square sexist? The advertising mecca rejects a PETA anti-wool ad featuring a male crotch shot but accepts a female version.

Nobody Puts Pickles in a Box
Nobody Puts Pickles in a Box

Can we make you a “dill”? We’re giving one lucky person a lifetime supply of Pickles.

Mary Matalin: NIH Spent $30 Million on WHAT?
Mary Matalin: NIH Spent $30 Million on WHAT?

Republican strategist Mary Matalin doesn’t want the government to throw any more money away on cruel experiments on baby monkeys.

PETA Celebrates 25 Years of Getting Naked
PETA Celebrates 25 Years of Getting Naked

Naked celebrities, fine wine, and fabulous vegan food—now that’s a party.

Seventh Generation Reverses Course
Seventh Generation Reverses Course

After hearing from thousands of PETA supporters, Seventh Generation cleans up its act.

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