PETA Media Center: In the News

April 11, 2005

Animal rights campaigners held a "graphic" protest against Canada's decision to resume seal hunting.

BBC News
April 11, 2005

Posted by arz at 11:21 AM

"New Study Links Hunting to Small Penis Size," said the press release, citing work from the "Diminutive Male Genitalia Disorder Research Organization."

Washington Post
April 11, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:54 AM

Simmons tries to smooth PETA, KFC feathers

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, known for brokering peace talks between feuding rappers, has been at the center of secret negotiations between KFC and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals — says a source — but it looks like some feathers might still be ruffled.

MSNBC.com
April 11, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:46 AM

PETA Sends Letter to DA In Animal Cruelty Case

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has sent a letter to District Attorney Garland Yates urging him to “appropriately prosecute” Jennifer Hafer of Vass on 47 charges of misdemeanor animal cruelty.

thepilot.com
April 9, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:40 AM

April 08, 2005

PETA Protests UW Taser Study

MADISON, Wis. -- A Wisconsin professor's plans to study the effect of Taser weapons on pigs have come come under fire.

WISCTV.com
April 7, 2005

Posted by arz at 10:44 AM

PETA cites Miller Park as being vegetarian friendly

MILWAUKEE - As the Milwaukee Brewers prepare for their home opener Monday, Miller Park has been named by PETA to its annual Top 10 list of vegetarian-friendly ballparks.

Duluth News Tribune
April 7, 2005

Posted by arz at 10:24 AM

The briefing

Ad hominem: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals isn't finished with fur enthusiast Jennifer Lopez.

NYdailynews.com
April 8, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:30 AM

April 07, 2005

PETA Issues Letter In Response to Dog Death

MOUNDSVILLE - In response to the Sunday arrest of James R. Manganelli, 51, of RD 3 Box 107, Cameron, on an animal cruelty charge, Dan Paden, of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, has reportedly issued a letter to Marshall County Prosecuting Attorney Herman D. Lantz.

The Intelligencer
April 6, 2005

Posted by arz at 12:11 PM

River of Blood

With all the problems in the world, here’s why you should be concerned about Canada’s biggest baby seal hunt in 50 years

msnbc.com
April 6, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:29 AM

SHATNER OFFERS PETA AUDIO HELP

Former STAR TREK captain WILLIAM SHATNER has recorded the introduction to PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS' (PETA) President INGRID NEWKIRK's new audio book MAKING KIND CHOICES.

contactmusic.com
April 4, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:26 AM

April 06, 2005

Bloody Sheep Butt Serves PETA Cause

Showing a lamb’s butt that has been mutilated with a pair of gardening shears, next to the tagline "Help Stop Cruelty to Animals—Boycott Benetton"

Adrants.com
April 6, 2005

Posted by arz at 12:46 PM

NEWSMAKERS: Animal rights group PETA recognizes Las Vegan

Chris Poulsen made a lifestyle choice that affects every aspect of his life, from his clothes, to his diet, to the way he looks at the environment.

review-journal.com
April 4, 2005

Posted by arz at 12:41 PM

Rebel with a cause

Chrissie Hynde is taking on Benetton. The frontwoman for the Pretenders -- a staunch animal rights activist -- has fired off a letter to Luciano Benetton, chairman of the international clothing store, asking him to stop using wool from Australia.

Akron Beacon Journal
April 1, 2005

Posted by arz at 12:37 PM

PETA wants fishing columns deep-sixed

If PETA had its way, you wouldn't be reading this column with your Sunday morning coffee.

Florida Today
April 4, 2005

Posted by arz at 12:33 PM

Students have some other fish to fry

Friend? Or fish stick? That's the question students debated when the animal-rights group PETA brought its campaign to the steps of their school.

Miami Herald
April 5, 2005

Posted by arz at 12:28 PM

PETA stands up for chickens: Two demonstrators cry fowl over consumption of birds

POCATELLO - A giant chicken holding a sign waved to traffic Tuesday while People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals representative Ben Goldsmith handed out stickers and trading cards to children at Irving Middle School.

Idaho State Journal
April 6, 2005

Posted by arz at 12:23 PM

PETA Targets Star Jones

If you're Star Jones Reynolds, beware on April Fool's day. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will target the co-host of "The View" with a parody of Jones Reynolds, to be unveiled outside the ABC studio on Friday.

ABCnews.com
April 1, 2005

Posted by arz at 12:18 PM