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We live in a country that grants Americans freedom of speech via the First Amendment.  Activists have been exercising this right for years creating real change for the unheard and the underserved. However, all too often, when change threatens the influx of money to big businesses activists find themselves under attack. Animal rights activists who are members of […]

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We all know Russell Simmons is a devout animal rights activist. Recently, he teamed up with The Turtle Conservancy, an organization working hard to save the world’s remaining populations of turtles and tortoises for future generations. The Turtle Conservancy currently has active projects in China, Madagascar, Guyana, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, South Africa, and the United States. Check out Russell in the […]

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Last weekend I got to exhale. As an animal rights activist this is no easy feat. We hold our breath a lot, praying and fighting for the best outcome but always prepared for the worst. Such is the life of an activist. However, some days we get a break. Some days, we even get to […]

A woman rescued a dog on Saturday after its owner posted an ad on Craigslist threatening to shoot it if no one would take it of her hands. Liz Pendleton was browsing Craigslist on Saturday when she came across an ad entitled: “Dog needs gone or shot.” Liz Pendleton, a veterinary student with a passion […]

Earlier this year, the UniverSoul Circus filed a lawsuit against Russell Simmons and PETA after they urged the circus, first privately and then publicly, to cancel its plans to host Nosey, a suffering elephant exhibited by alleged animal abuser Hugo Liebel. Last Friday afternoon, a Fulton County Superior Court judge in Atlanta dismissed UniverSoul’s complaint. The court held that because UniverSoul’s complaint challenged actions protected by […]

It was last Sunday, the same day as Gay Pride in Los Angeles. The town was dressed in rainbow colors that shouted from the street corners and rooftops that people demanded equality in this town – for ALL. Every rainbow flag that hung from every restaurant, painted on every street, bursting from every colorful balloon […]

  One encounters more than enough hurdles when they make the decision to live a cruelty-free lifestyle, and one of the first steps is nixing fur from their wardrobes. But who can you trust when the labels lie?! According to disturbing new reports, major retailers were caught passing off real fur as faux fur and […]

We saw this one coming.  The PETA Police are on patrol and this time, they’re looking to snag the woman who is normally morally untouchable, Beyonce.  Earlier in the week, we reported that Beyonce teamed up with PMK Customs, a custom sneaker company, and gave them the task of creating a pair of custom Isabel Marant […]

I would like to share with you a letter I am sending to UniverSoul Circus asking them to cancel their contract with Nosey, a painful to watch elephant act that my friends at PETA alerted me to. I recognize that some of my comments may be regarded as controversial. So be it. I am aware […]

  PETA is taking off their gloves and getting ready to fight dirty with retail brand Bebe.  People for Ethical Treatment of Animals was once in the corner of the ring with Bebe, but after uncovering some dirt on the company, they want to wash their hands of the brand.  PHOTOS: PETA PATROL: PETA Blasts Olsen […]

Our beloved Justin Bieber an animal abuser? No, it can’t be. That is, however, what California Hamster Association is saying.  Last week, during a concert in Philips Arena in Atlanta, Justin Bieber gave his beloved hamster Pac to a screaming fan. DETAILS: MONEY TEAM MESS! Justin Bieber May Get Banned From The Philippines For Pacquiao Memes The fan […]

Miley Cyrus is finding it hard to cope without one of her dearest loves.  VIDEO: Miley Cyrus Says She Got Mad Street Cred! As we found out via social media yesterday, Miley is dealing with the death of her little dog Lila. The 20-year-old singer and actress took to Twitter to let her fans know […]