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South African Activists Won’t Stand for Big-Top Cruelty!

I continue to be amazed at all the work that’s going on in South Africa. Activists there are so dedicated to bringing attention to circus cruelty that they’ve leafleted …

Popular Korean Director Lim Soon-Rye Cries ‘Cut!’ on Fur

Massively popular Korean movie director Lim Soon-rye—of Three Friends and Waikiki Brothers fame—recently took a few moments from her busy schedule to provide a leading role in a brand-spanking-new …

Santa Spreads Peas on Earth in Manila

Santa and his troop of elves were out in full-force in Manila last week– spreading holiday cheer and “peas on earth” while distributing free vegetarian leaflets, stickers, and posters. …

The Slave Trade Is Alive and Kicking in South Africa!

Those superstar South African activists are at it again! This time, they dressed up in prison uniforms and donned chains to protest outside Brian Boswell’s Circus in Johannesburg. Unlike …

Victory! Aussie Designer Camilla Franks Drops Fur

After an eye-catching protest at her flagship store, half a dozen leafleting events, and thousands of e-mails from compassionate people like you, we’re happy to announce that Camilla Franks …

Foodie Friday: Seoul’s Osegyehyang Vegetarian Restaurant

I love Korean food, but I haven’t the slightest clue how to cook it, which is why I’m always thrilled when my travel plans include a trip to Seoul. …

Scientists: A Vegetarian Diet Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

A new scientific study reinforces what we’ve been saying for some time now: Adopting a vegetarian diet can improve your health—and quite possibly save your life. According to the …

Victory! Bali Cuts Out Cruel Canine Culling!

Good news! Thanks to a massive public outcry over its use of strychnine to cull the local stray dog population in an attempt to control a rabies epidemic, the …

New Documentary Reveals the Plight of Azerbaijan’s Street Cats

Recently, an Azerbaijani documentary titled Street Fighters hit the Internet and caused quite a stir. The film, which is available for viewing here, is a gritty exposé on the …

Tokyo Activists Say ‘Sayonara!’ to Fur

Man, those Japanese activists sure do know how to make a lot of noise. Just a few weeks ago, more than 400 activists turned out in downtown Tokyo to …