Children's Health And The Meat Industry

Christina Pirello, 11.06.2009

Christina Pirello, MFN, CCN is one of America’s preeminent authorities on natural and whole foods ...

When school began in September, the kids of Baltimore became the first in the country to adopt 'Meatless Mondays, and international program that asks people to cut meat from their diet one day a week.

Come on Al, Steak or the Earth?

Ingrid Newkirk, 11.05.2009

President and co-founder, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Considering that the meat industry produces 40 percent more greenhouse gas emissions than all the world's transportation systems, we see no reason to back down in our criticism of Al Gore, among others.

Sir Roger Moore Won't Let Friends Eat Foie Gras

Bruce Friedrich, 10.16.2009

Vice President, Policy

Sir Roger Moore has spent the past several years going after those who make their living by force-feeding ducks and geese, often until their livers burst, to create foie gras - French for "fatty liver."

The Feminist's Dilemma

Ari Solomon, 10.20.2009

President and co-creator of the celebrated candle line A Scent of Scandal

I'm a proud feminist, as anyone who cares about the plight of women on our planet should be. In many parts of the world, women are still treated as pr...

Oh Noes, You're Outrage: Hating On The Family Guy Critics

Brandon Mendelson, 09.25.2009

Co-Author, Dracula And Kittens

If we don't stand up to bullies like this, it won't end until bland, stale programming, not targeted to anyone in particular, airs on every single channel, on every time of night, on every website around the world.

The Skinny on our Growing Girth

Ingrid Newkirk, 09.26.2009

President and co-founder, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

People want unhealthy foods almost as much as they want health care. America is getting fatter, largely because we don't realize that killing animals and squeezing the cheese out of them, perhaps especially the cheese, is slowly killing us too.

All Hail the Felonious Ex-Con -- Michael Vick

Paul Mecurio, 09.22.2009

Emmy Award-winning comedian, new HBO Sports series Got No Game With Paul Mecurio

Vick has paid his debt to society. Yes, he practiced killing and torture and violated the code of conduct he was sworn to uphold. That doesn't make him a monster. That makes him Dick Cheney.

Michael Vick: Black Sheep or Scapegoat on Animal Rights?

Alec Baldwin, 09.17.2009

Actor

All of us who eat meat, attend rodeos, circuses, zoos and horse races and yet hand Michael Vick the bill for more systemic animal abuses in our society may find ourselves needing another chance one day, too.

Vick Signing is About Winning: Drop the Sanctimony about Second Chances

Dan Brown, 09.14.2009

Teacher, Author of "The Great Expectations School"

In what other profession besides pro sports would a person convicted of running a massive dogfighting ring be welcomed back to their old employer almost immediately upon release from prison?

Michael Vick's "Second Chance" is a Garbage Redemption Story: Feast Away, Media!

Dan Brown, 09.13.2009

Teacher, Author of "The Great Expectations School"

My initial reaction to the Michael Vick signing is disgust. Sure he can run a "wildcat" formation, but does that justify inviting the protests and ill will that will follow the Eagles everywhere, including at home?

Extremism over Humanism in Animal Rights

Judith Ellis, 08.31.2009

Entrepreneur

While the work that PETA does is commendable in many aspects, I often think that they go too far

On the Matter of Elephant Rights

Roseanne Colletti, 08.26.2009

Emmy Award Winning Correspondent

Would you feel differently about circus animals doing back flips or dancing on cue if you knew they were being hit with a bull hook or struck with a whip?

The Saddest Show on Earth

Ingrid Newkirk, 08.22.2009

President and co-founder, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

It takes a lot to get circusgoers to see beyond the headdresses and glitter to that metal-tipped bullhook sinking into an elephant's soft flesh behind her ears and knees.

"Michael Jackson Loved His Animals", Interview With Animal Rights Activist Tippi Hedren

Jason Mannino, 08.02.2009

Career Coach, Life Coach, Speaker/Trainer, Founder: The People Agenda

Michael Jackson's legacy will not only live on through his music and the people who love him, but also through the animals who love him.

The Consummate Animal Rights Reference

Donna Albergotti, 07.01.2009

This book serves as inspiration and it's the consummate reference manual for making the world a more compassionate place for all living beings.

Legitimate Animal Activism

Shaun Monson, 07.31.2009

Writer/director/producer of "Earthlings"

To label the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society "terrorists" is a very bold statement, and a reckless one at that. After all, it is a curious terrorist organization that hasn't actually killed anybody.

Scientific Evidence Proves: Foie Gras is Foul

Bruce Friedrich, 07.25.2009

Vice President, Policy

Birds are in misery as pipes are shoved down their throats several times a day and they're pumped so full of food that their livers become diseased and balloon up.

Che Gueverette: Rodizio Slayer

Warren Holstein, 07.24.2009

A NYC Based Stand-Up Comedian and Writer

Yesiree, the ole family legacy lives on as the Butcher of La Cabana's bodacious petite-fille is out to butcher the butchers by showcasing her prime cuts.

What Else "Wouldn't" He Hurt? On Flies and Presidents...

Jilly Gagnon, 07.23.2009

Writer

Obama may have a charming off-hand manner, an intellect that rivals the combined IQs of his predecessor and predecessor's cabinet taken en masse, and a hot wife, but this is a man who would hurt a fly, with impunity.

Playboy--What About Meeeee!

Julia Gorin, 07.20.2009

Nothing says too fat and not famous enough like being excluded from the angry-sex fantasies of a liberal who despises conservative women.

Every Week There is More Reason to Feel Empathy for Animals

Ingrid Newkirk, 07.17.2009

President and co-founder, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

This week, Sir Paul McCartney and his daughter Stella introduced the concept of "Meat-Free Mondays." It's a message that I wish I'd heard far earlier.