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Extremely Vegan—Examining the ‘Extreme Vegan’ Debate

Google the phrase “extreme vegan” or any combination including those words, and you’ll discover some strikingly different opinions. There are those who jump at the chance to point out …

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Apps and Resources for the Traveling Vegan

Whether you’re at home or abroad, a huge number of apps and online resources can easily help you track down delicious vegan meals. Learn your “Jeg er veganer” (Danish) …

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5 Cool Things About Cockroaches

In a big city, you’re bound to become familiar with cockroaches. At our office here in Manila, we’ve all had the opportunity to make the acquaintance of some of …

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Victory! Citing PETA Pressure, Philippine Airlines Stops Shipping Primates to Labs

Over the past few months, PETA, its international affiliates, and compassionate people around the world have been ramping up our campaign against Philippine Airlines. It worked. This week, the airline announced …

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‘Be the Change’: It’s Not Just a Saying!

Update: Victory – Philippine Airlines recently issued a statement banning the shipping of primates to laboratories.  I know I’m not the first person to say this. It’s not a …

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Nearly Nude Maggie Q Says, ‘Spice Up Your Life—Go Vegetarian’

Fresh off her roles in Live Free or Die Hard and Mission: Impossible III (alongside Tom Cruise), rising star Maggie Q can only be described as hot. So it’s fitting …

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Get Active for Animals From Home

Want to help animals? Being a superhero for animals doesn’t mean that you have to be a “Lettuce Lady” or that you have to pound the pavement in a …

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Foodie Fridays: Stuffed Grape Leaves

Making stuffed grape leaves is an art form—and I like to think that eating them is, too. It doesn’t matter what you call them—dolmades, dawali, sarma—stuffed grape leaves are …

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Alleged Cruel Crush Video Producers Standing Trial in Philippines

It’s true: One person really can make a difference. In 2011, PETA received a report from a concerned citizen about several disturbing “crush” videos—violent fetish films that depict the …

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Philippine Airlines Caught Lying About Cruel Monkey Transport

Update: Victory – Philippine Airlines recently issued a statement banning the shipping of primates to laboratories.  For months now, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been ignoring or evading questions about …

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