Jacob OglesMarch 15, 2023
14min0
Influence within U.S. environmental groups and purchase of land tracts could impact food security, spying capacity.
Tag: PETA
Jacob OglesMarch 15, 2023
Gabrielle RussonMarch 7, 2023
7min0
When a controversial South Carolina zoo closed permanently last year, two lions named Simba and Princess ended up at a small St. Cloud attraction about 45 miles from Disney World.
A.G. GancarskiFebruary 4, 2023
4min0
All Star Weekend continues to elicit unwanted controversy for the National Hockey League.
A.G. GancarskiMay 8, 2020
4min331
Senator made joke on Fox and Friends.
Guest AuthorDecember 17, 2018
6min339
For many Americans, the end of the year is a great opportunity to donate to charities and use our finances to do a little good in the world. However, a recent report reveals only 19 percent of people highly trust charities. Unfortunately, there’s good reason to justify this. Look no further than the Armed Forces Foundation, whose […]
Phil AmmannMarch 1, 2018
6min417
Virtually no one would jump to the defense of substandard breeders and so-called “puppy mills,” where lovable pets are nothing more than profit centers. Animal welfare activists (and members of the public) are right to object to businesses that traffic in animals kept in cruel or inhumane conditions. But for dog lovers looking to add […]
Staff ReportsOctober 6, 2016
2min263
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Thursday called on Florida facilities that provide monkeys for animal research labs to prevent escapes as Hurricane Matthew approaches. PETA focused its concern on monkey farms in Hendry County, in the middle of the state south of Lake Okeechobee. “Thousands of monkeys are warehoused at these laboratories, and PETA’s investigation … revealed […]
Jim RosicaJuly 25, 2016
4min400
A judge has allowed People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to intervene in a public records lawsuit involving an animal research lab. Circuit Judge Terry Lewis of Tallahassee issued his order in the case Friday. “…PETA shall be considered for all purposes a party defendant in this action, and all pleadings and papers shall be served upon […]
Mitch PerryMarch 18, 2016
5min190
In a major announcement, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc. said Thursday it will stop breeding captive killer whales. On the company’s blog, the company said it’s phasing out over the next three years theatrical performances featuring orcas. “We will introduce new, inspiring, natural orca encounters rather than theatrical shows, as part of our ongoing commitment to education, marine […]
Associated PressFebruary 25, 2016
3min411
SeaWorld acknowledged that it sent its own workers to infiltrate an animal rights group which opposed the practices of the theme park. The development comes months after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals accused a SeaWorld employee of trying to incite violence while posing as a fellow animal rights activist. SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Joel […]