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.

Even If You Lost at Powerball, You Hit the Jackpot
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Even If You Lost at Powerball, You Hit the Jackpot

So are you feeling a little bummed that you missed out on the record-breaking $500 million Powerball jackpot? No need. As PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk points out in an opinion piece just published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, you’ve already won the jackpot just by being in the right place at the right time—and of … Read more »

Egypt Backs Away From Cattle Mutilations
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Egypt Backs Away From Cattle Mutilations

 The following was adapted from a post on PETA Asia’s Hot and Sour Scoop blog: After Egyptian media reported that a scientific committee was recommending that all Australian cattle have their ears cut off prior to slaughter, PETA Australia encouraged its supporters to speak up. As a result, the Australian government has assured PETA Australia … Read more »

PETA Sends Mitt Romney a Consolation Prize
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PETA Sends Mitt Romney a Consolation Prize

Mitt Romney may have lost the election, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be eating crow. After hearing that the Republican runner-up was seen dining on a vegetarian breakfast burrito on the campaign trail and that the Romney family takeout order before the final presidential debate included two veggie burgers from a Florida BurgerFi restaurant, PETA is sending … Read more »

Photo: The Cat Who Couldn’t Ride a Bike
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Photo: The Cat Who Couldn’t Ride a Bike

One day 18 years ago, I was out walking my dogs along a bike trail when I saw a bicyclist stop and do something peculiar: He took out his water bottle, and instead of taking a swig, he opened up the top and dumped a pile of cat kibble onto the ground. He was immediately … Read more »

It’s Independence Day—Set Dogs Free
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It’s Independence Day—Set Dogs Free

Today, as Americans from sea to shining sea celebrate the Founding Fathers’ determination to be free from British rule by setting off fireworks and hosting backyard barbecues, how many of us will notice that some Americans remain in bondage—sometimes just a few feet from the grill? Alex E. Proimos|cc by 2.0 Millions of dogs live … Read more »

Top 5 Reasons to Ban Foie Gras Nationwide
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Top 5 Reasons to Ban Foie Gras Nationwide

With California’s foie gras ban having taken effect July 1, it’s time for the rest of the country to do some soul-searching, starting with New York, the only state in the union with operating foie gras farms. Here are the top five reasons for the rest of the country to follow California’s lead in banning … Read more »

PETA: Zoo Animals Didn’t Have to Die
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PETA: Zoo Animals Didn’t Have to Die

Could the Lake Superior Zoo have taken steps to prevent the deaths of 14 animals, including a donkey, sheep, goats, a snowy owl, a turkey vulture, and a raven, after their enclosures were engulfed in floodwaters during a flash flood last week? PETA thinks so, and we sent a letter to the Duluth, Minnesota, city … Read more »

Alleged Porn Killer Practiced on Kittens?
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Alleged Porn Killer Practiced on Kittens?

Canada’s most wanted man, Luka Rocco Magnotta, has been captured after allegedly posting a gruesome snuff video of the murder and dismemberment of an acquaintance, Lin Jun, online and mailing some of the victim’s body parts to government offices. It turns out that this probably isn’t the self-described porn star’s first videotaped killing. Serial Kitten … Read more »

Olivia Munn Stops Traffic in 90210
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Olivia Munn Stops Traffic in 90210

Motorists cruising down L.A.’s Beverly Boulevard might get a little distracted when they spot Olivia Munn‘s sexy new “I’d Rather Go Naked than Wear Fur” billboard, which The Daily Show correspondent unveiled in person today in Los Angeles.   “When you think about even that little tiny trim of fur on your gloves or on … Read more »

Just in Time for Thanksgiving—Turkey Can Kill
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Just in Time for Thanksgiving—Turkey Can Kill

We all know that Thanksgiving is murder on turkeys, but it turns out it can be murder on turkey-eaters too.

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