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The PETA Patter of Tiny Feet

There are few people in this world who don’t think that at least some animals are lovable and worth protecting. There are perhaps even fewer people who think that …

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Book Review: Skinny Bitch in the Kitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin

When Skinny Bitch was first published, it quickly earned a spot on The New York Times bestseller list. And it goes without saying that it sold a lot of …

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Vegan Bikers!

If, like me, you’re a vegan who feels the need to have the wind in your hair and the purr of a motorbike engine in your ears, then there …

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Some Screams Can’t Be Heard

Bullying and other forms of violence don’t just happen in schoolyards and alleys—they also happen every day in kitchens around the world. Fish killed for food are often skinned …

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Stop the Slaughter of the Seals of Nam

July 1 marks the beginning of a killing spree. A minimum of 85,000 cape fur seal pups will be beaten and stabbed to death for their pelts in Namibia. …

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Bloody Wool Industry Leaves Mark on Uniqlo Facebook Page

*UPDATE: VICTORY! On June 27th, 2012, UNIQLO announced that it would phase out wool from sheep who have been mulesed* Activists—outraged by Uniqlo’s continued use of wool from mutilated …

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Vegan Accessories: The New Black

If it isn’t enough to know that going veg saves 100 animals every year, puts you on the path to a healthy lifestyle, and reduces your impact on the …

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Save Mali! Study Says Elephants Die Earlier in Zoos

Last week, we told you about Mali, the Manila Zoo’s lone elephant who, thanks to a directive issued by the president of the Philippines, has a second chance at …

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The Past That Haunts Us

It shocks many people to realize that it was only around 50 years ago that segregation was still legal in the United States. African-Americans were looked down upon, and …

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How Much Is That Doggie in the Window REALLY Going to Cost?

That cute puppy or kitten staring out at you from the pet store window can cost a great deal more than the initial price tag suggests.

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