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14 Videos That Will Inspire You to Go Vegan This November

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Inspiring, educational or heartbreaking … these must-see videos will all make you reflect seriously about what (or who) you’re eating. Labels vs. reality – find out the truth about “home-grown”, “free-range” and so-called “high-welfare” meat. Do more than survive! Vegan free runner Tim Shieff showcases the breathtaking power of kindness. Many people don’t realise that […]

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PHOTO: Bunny Thanks Monsoon for Ending Angora Sales!

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When we heard that yet ANOTHER major UK retailer – Monsoon Accessorize – has just ended the use of angora wool, we had to crack out the champagne! In a statement on its website today, Monsoon confirmed that, after hearing from customers:  “we have decided to end the use of angora in all future production […]

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Europe Must Not Allow Animal Testing for Cosmetics to Happen Through the Back Door

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People all over Europe celebrated last year when the ban on animal testing for cosmetics in the European Union came into full force. So we were deeply concerned concerned when a joint statement from the European Commission and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) this week confirmed that cruel tests on animals for cosmetics ingredients will continue under […]

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Pigeon-Racing Investigation Prompts Unprecedented Police Raid in Taiwan

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Earlier this year, the results of PETA US’ undercover investigation into Taiwan’s callous pigeon-racing industry made headlines around the world. Now, it’s made history, by prompting the first-ever mega-raid by police on pigeon racing in Taiwan. Agents from the Criminal Investigation Bureau last week searched the office of the Greater Kaohsiung Zhongzheng Pigeon Society and […]

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Why We’ve Just Ordered 4 Gallons of Fake Blood

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This week, we’ve been experimenting with theatrical “blood”, considering the pros and cons of flesh-coloured underwear and e-mailing hundreds of people with requests that they take off their clothes in public. Why? We’re planning one of our most daring demos yet – and if you know anything about PETA, that’s really saying something! On Saturday, […]

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