Calling All Fashionable Guys and Girls! August 31, 2007
Posted by Marta | Permalink | Comments ( 2 ) | TrackBackWith school starting back up and Fall just around the corner, you've probably already blown a lot of the money you saved up from dealing with screaming kids at camp on some sweet new clothes, right? If so, that's good news for us!
We want to see you in your most stylish, cruelty-free outfits! What does that mean? Send us pictures of you in your most fashionable outfits free of fur, leather, and wool. With so many options out there these days that don't require an animal to suffer for clothing, there's no reason to support an industry that profits off of animals' skins.
We'll feature the best submissions here in the peta2 blog and have you vote for your favorite! Need a little inspiration? Check out Lara in her cruelty-free shot below and then send your most stylin' picture to StreetTeam@peta2.com. And here's the best part: The person who submits the photo with the highest number of votes will win a $50 gift certificate from Alternative Outfitters!
Go bust out your clothes and get photo-happy!
♥ Marta
PS - Just so you know, by sending us your photos, we're taking that as acknowledgment that you've read and agreed to our terms of submission and terms and conditions. Thanks, lovelies!
Posted by Marta 
We Have A "Not A Nugget" Costume!!! August 30, 2007
Posted by Pulin Modi | Permalink | Comments ( 6 ) | TrackBackWe are happy to announce that our very own "Nugget" (who is, coincidentally, not a nugget) has his very own costume. That's right, now he joins the ranks of comic superheroes, movie characters, and even the Teletubbies in having a costume in his likeness! Here's a photo from the trial run around our office and the quite amusing instructions that the costume shop sent over for its use.
You should for sure expect some more hilarious photos in the coming months!
Oh geez and speaking of absolutely funny stuff, did anyone else see Superbad? I loved it! Not exactly a family fun kind of film, but I sure did laugh a lot and it reminded me of high school all over again.
Posted by Pulin 
Chicken in a Hummer Follows Al Gore Around August 29, 2007
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environment vegetarian Al Gore global warming
Seriously, what's the deal with Al Gore? He makes this hit documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth", focused entirely on global warming and how we can each do our part to stop it. Yet, when we inform him that eating animals is the #1 cause of global warming, he ignores all the facts. It's not like he couldn't stand to lose a few pounds anyways. Perhaps it's just too inconvenient of a truth for him?
That's why we're here to remind him. We'll be following Gore around the country, stopping at several environmental group headquarters along the way, with a giant Hummer driven by a person in a chicken costume. Across the side, it will proudly state that meat is the top cause of global warming. Not to mention, this amazing billboard will be going up shortly in cities across America. Getting the message yet, Al?
The New York Times heard about the whole situation and printed an amazing article in the paper today, basically confirming that if he really cared about the environment, he'd stop supporting the cruelest and most destructive industry on Earth.
If you haven't taken the Veg Pledge yet, trust me, there's no better time to give it a try.
-Ryan
Posted by Marta
Vegan Calzones, A 26-Hour Drive, and Going Home August 28, 2007
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food Warped Tour calzone The Gorge
As you may have noticed, many of us here in the office have been taking turns spending time out on Warped Tour, getting people around the country to sign our petition asking the government to protect chickens under the Humane Slaughter Act—so chickens don't have their throats slit while they're still fully conscious and other horrible things like that.
It's been great for all of us, and I got to table at the Kansas City, Boise, Seattle, and Portland dates. Some notable mentions: 115 degree heat in KC, having tons of people tell us they went vegetarian after seeing peta2 at Warped Tour last year, a 26-hour drive from Kansas City to Boise, The Gorge Amphitheatre outside of Seattle (gorgeous!), vegan calzones, meeting Street Teamers, vegan French toast, going home for a night to see my parents and kitties, and me being so out of it I accidentally woke up three hours before I needed to (at 4:30 a.m.) and showered before I realized it was still dark out (yeah I'm still being made fun of for that).
On the loooooooong drive between Kansas City and Boise we spotted this awesomeness in Ogden, Utah, and Susan took this picture of Cody and me from like, 3 million miles away:
Delicious, delicious vegan calzone with veggie sausage, pineapple, grilled onions, and rice cheese (and a side of garlic sauce!) from Pizza Pi in Seattle:
Nugget hangin' with a bear at The Gorge:
Hope you enjoyed that little glimpse into my life on the road. That's all for now!
♥ Marta
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The Latest Cool Stuff From peta2 August 27, 2007
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Fall Out Boy Michael Vick Cobra Starship NFL Aiden Super Chick Sisters The Matches Lamb of God Charlie Thomas
Check out all the cool stuff below!
 | Fall Out Boy and Cobra Starship Gabe from Cobra Starship picks the brain of Fall Out Boy's Andy in a brand-new peta2 video interview. Check it out, and enter to win the actual camera from the shoot and unseen footage! |
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Play the New Super Chick Sisters Game! Colonel Sanders has kidnapped Princess Pamela Anderson! Fight your way through five action-packed levels of Kentucky-fried madness to rescue her in this free game spoofing Super Mario Bros. |
 | Take Action Against Dogfighting NFL quarterback Michael Vick has accepted a deal to plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges involving illegal dogfighting. Tell the NFL that animal abusers deserve suspension. |
 | Lamb of God: The New Animal Control These guys have some strong words for David Novak (the CEO of KFC's parent company, Yum! Brands)—and a harsh warning for all animal abusers. |
 | DIY Chick! Have any of your DIY projects starred the Nugget? Show off your reconstructed tees, totes, armbands, and anything else you crafty folks have come up with here! |
 | Shawn Harris of The Matches Meet The Matches' Shawn Harris backstage at The Bamboozle, and find out why he became the vegan he is today. |
 | Calling All MySpace Bloggers Here's your chance to earn a bunch of Street Team points and educate your friends—all for writing about the top 8 reasons that peta2 is in your MySpace Top 8! |
See What's Up!
 | Win Brand-New, Signed Aiden Gear! |
 | Charlie Thomas Skateboard Giveaway! |
 | Improper Clothing Contest |
| FREE stuff over here! |
| ♥ Marta |
Posted by Marta
Yes, Fish Are Animals, Too! August 27, 2007
Posted by Pulin Modi | Permalink | Comments ( 0 ) | TrackBack
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fish vegetarian Ocean
Check out our latest video.
To learn more about this issue, please read this and to take the 'Veg Pledge' sign up here.
Posted by Pulin
Huge Elephant Takes Over Warped Tour August 25, 2007
Posted by Nicole | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBackToday was a great day on Warped. First of all, my friend Jason took some time out of his busy schedule of following Ringling Bros. Circus around the country protesting their abuse of elephants. Anyone who knows Jason knows that when he is around-something crazy is bound to go down. And today was no exception-a little bit after Jason arrived, an elephant riding a bike appeared cruising around the venue.
The elephant turned out to be none other than Warped Tour head-in-chief, Kevin Lyman!
Apparently, the elephant costume was borrowed from Jason's array of arsenal to battle Ringling on the road. To join Jason in his quest to get Ringling Bros. to stop using animal acts, check out his tour schedule here and join him!
xoxo-Lara
P.S. Tell Denny's what you think of its Ringling promos here.
Posted by Nicole 
NFL Has Sacked Vick August 24, 2007
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Michael Vick dogfighting dogs NFL pit bulls
Great news! The NFL has finally suspended Michael Vick indefinitely. This is following his own admission of guilt when he entered his plea today. Now urge the NFL to add cruelty to animals—in all its forms—to its personal conduct policy. We need them to hear from as many people as possible!
Posted by Pulin
Six Japanese Girls + Ska = Amazing August 24, 2007
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Warped Tour peta2 I Am Not A Nugget ORESKABAND
So I am back on Warped Tour. Right now I'm relaxing on our day off in a nicely air-conditioned tour bus somewhere in California. Yesterday in Portland I had the great pleasure of running across a band that made me dance like a madman and say the word "cute" about a million times.
Who is this band that inspires such wonderfulness? They are the upcoming fresh out of high school all girl Japanese sextet—ORESKABAND.
Not only does the band feature a purple saxophone, they also have a song called Monkey Man (Monkey monkey Man). Wait, it gets better...they love the Nugget!
Not only did they model our "I Am Not a Nugget" tee, they also signed one for you to win just by commenting below!
xoxo-Lara
P.S. If you haven't already, check out ORESKABAND now—they rocked SXSW, Warped Tour, and will be coming to a town near you soon. And it goes without saying, if you haven't yet checked out our Nugget summer campaign—do so now!
Posted by Nicole
Round 3: Vote For The Cutest Food August 23, 2007
Posted by Pulin Modi | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBackOk this is the third and final round we're doing of these 'Cutest Food' blogs. The winner from this one will face off with the first round winner, teddy bear, and the second round winner, penguin, to see which is the overall best bento box. Look for that blog to be posted sometime next week.
For now, however, check out these new vegan creations from the talented Asia, and comment back to vote for your favorite!
I mean, I'm a bit biased towards 'PETA,' but who can really compare the world's largest animal rights organization to a cute sheep or the fun-filled sport of bowling?! It's all so different— so overwhelming— so incredible!
Vote now. Comment and let's hear what you have to say.
Posted by Pulin
It's DeFlocked Time Again! August 23, 2007
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DeFlocked Jeff Corriveau comic Ringling Circus
So you don't have to read me rambling on, I'll leave you with Jeff Corriveau's DeFlocked to enjoy. Though I can't stop typing without first telling you to check out Circuses.com.
Click for a larger version
To check out past installments, click here.
♥ Marta
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Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency Goes Fur Free August 22, 2007
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fur Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency Janice Dickinson ANTM reality TV The Surreal Life Supermodel diva PETA naked Hollywood
Janice Dickinson is all that is great about reality TV. Admit it, you know you loved watching her tear those wannabes apart on ANTM just as much as I did. I watched The Surreal Life every week praying she would clock that Omarosa. And things are just as fierce on her show The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, thank goodness! She's outrageous and fabulous and a true diva, but when you're the world's first Supermodel you've earned that right. Janice never lets me down, always saying exactly what's on her mind not concerned about whose feathers she's going to ruffle, kinda like...well, kinda like PETA.
Hmmm...It just so happens that Janice met with PETA VP Dan Mathews last week and after watching this video about the fur industry she immediately instituted a "no fur" policy for her agency. Then Janice and her models took their message to the streets with an anti-fur demo on Hollywood Boulevard. Holding signs that read, "We'd rather go naked than wear fur," several did, while the others as you'll see in the photos below, stripped down to their skivvies including Janice herself—that's her atop that sunglass-clad stud's shoulders holding two signs and chanting. Everyone seemed to have fun while spreading the message that anyway you look at it, fur is dead. I'm just glad Janice is on our side.
Photo courtesy of Barry King
Photo courtesy of Barry King
xox
Patricia
P. S. The fab folks who work on FurIsDead.com have worked with some pretty cool retailers to offer discounts for a limited time only. Check out the deets and get shopping!
Posted by Patricia 
Amazing peta2 Game Featuring Super Chick Sisters August 22, 2007
Posted by Pulin Modi | Permalink | Comments ( 0 ) | TrackBackI remember coming home from a soccer game one fine Fall day about twenty years ago to find my brother upstairs playing Nintendo! Of course, since it was brand new we only really had Super Mario Bros, but that game has left a legacy for anyone who is even remotely interested in any sort of video game these days. Every now and again, games are fun and exciting and give you a semi-legitimate excuse to fight with your siblings and friends.
With some inspiration from the Bros, we decided to come up with the Super Chick Sisters game which has provided me more hours of enjoyment than I care to admit. Ok it's less than one hundred hours, but more than just one. That's all I'm saying!
I'm not a huge fan of video games, but one crack at this and we think you'll be hooked. And who wouldn't want to defeat the Evil Col. Sanders and save Pamela Anderson out of the goodness of their hearts anyway?
Ok, time for me to shut up. Time for you to get to playing. Click here and get ready for a fun time!
Posted by Pulin
Aiden's Conviction August 21, 2007
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Together Nick and Jake D. of Aiden, save over 200 animals every year because of their fantabulous vegetarian ways. I'll be honest, I love Aiden anyway, but how can you NOT love them even more knowing that...seriously!
Photo Credit: Lisa Johnson
So I'm downright giddy to say that these peta2 friends—and again savers of over 200 animals per year, don't forget—and the rest of the Aiden crew have released their brand spankin' new album, Conviction, today. Trust me when I say, you need this CD and Victory Records and peta2 are here to help you accomplish that very feat—fancy that you little trend-setting hipsters!
Enter the form below for your chance to win one of six copies of Conviction, the Seattle based band's fourth full-length album. After entering, make sure you check out Aiden's tour dates. Although the boys are across the pond at the moment, you know damn well they'll be coming to a town near you so very soon in support of the new album!
Just so you lovelies know...by giving us your details here, we're taking that as acknowledgment that you've read and agreed to our privacy policy.
Also by filling out this form, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions.
Cheers, m'dears!
nicole
Posted by Nicole
Vick To Plead Guilty August 20, 2007
Posted by Pulin Modi | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBackVick has finally admitted his guilt! Michael Vick has reportedly accepted a plea deal—and a likely prison sentence—to avoid additional federal charges related to a professional dogfighting operation, one of his attorneys had told The Virginia-Pilot newspaper.
We're still waiting on the details, but we're happy knowing that if a celebrity with Vick's amount of money and his team of lawyers can't get out of legal trouble (and hopefully can't get out of serving jail time) then anyone else who fights dogs had better head for the hills.
On a more somber note, when Vicks co-defendants entered their plea agreements on Friday some details came out about the dogs being hung. It is pretty chilling stuff, so I give kudos to the media outlets who covered it.
This article by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, for instance, is very good in a tough to read kinda way. Here's a powerful excerpt:
They were hung from trees in the woods behind Michael Vick's house, eight dogs left there to die, kicking and screaming.The pit bulls had made the mistake of failing the test. They weren't mean enough, quick enough, strong enough in the ring, so they were of no more use to Vick's Bad Newz dogfighting operation.
Imagine, killing a dog because it's just too nice.
Five of the dogs finally kicked their last breaths away as the ropes cut deeper and deeper into their throats. Three somehow clung to life.
Vick and two of his henchmen, growing impatient, cut those three down and one by one shoved their heads into five-gallon buckets filled with water, drowning them to finish them off.
Try keeping your breakfast down after hearing that report on ESPN.
The inhumanity, the callousness, the abuse of these innocent, helpless animals is almost beyond comprehension.
There is something you can do though. PETA is again calling on the NFL to add cruelty to animals— in all its forms— to its "Personal Conduct Policy." This case has clearly shown that NFL fans are just as outraged by cruelty to animals as any of the other antisocial behaviors outlined in the policy. Click here to contact the NFL now!
-Pulin
Posted by Pulin
Hotlanta HipHop Film Fest! August 20, 2007
Posted by Lara Sanders | Permalink | Comments ( 0 ) | TrackBack
If you happen to be heading down South (well down South of where I am anyway) this weekend, you should definitely check out the Atlanta HipHop Film Fest.
The fest will include panels/workshops, hiphop theater performance, film screenings, and a house party (no, not the 1990 movie starring Kid N Play-an actual party).
One of the films showing is WU: The Story of The Wu-Tang Clan, which I bet is good, because what isn't good when Masta Killa is involved?
Also, if you go, keep a lookout for some of our 'I Am Not a Nugget' literature!
xoxo-Lara
Posted by Lara 
Photo Fun In New Jersey August 17, 2007
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Warped Tour, Alkaline Trio, New Jersey
It's a bit late, but here are some pictures from when I was hanging out at Warped Tour in New Jersey. I had lots of fun watching Alkaline Trio, The Matches, and some other bands. But most exciting of all was talking to people about the petition we've got going on to protect chickens from some of the worst abuses animals face in the slaughterhouse!
I grew up in New Jersey, too, working with groups like the New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance, so it was great to see some high school friends and raise awareness in the same place I grew up! It didn't hurt that I got to hang out with my parents and talk about the work I'm doing on the peta2 Street Team these days.
PS- This video is fun.
Posted by Pulin