It's Halloween! What Should You Do? October 31, 2008
Posted by Marta | Permalink | Comments ( 15 ) | TrackBackHappy Halloween, everyone!
Here are four easy ways to celebrate the spookiest of holidays:
- Mars continues to fund tests on animals. Ask the company to stop. And don't buy Mars candy (like M&Ms and Snickers)!
- Send Halloween-y greetings to your friends and family with our fun Halloween e-card. Franken-Nugget? Heck yeah!
- E-mail us pictures of you wearing your Hairy-Kate and Trashley masks! We want to see you all Trollsened-out.
- Ooh and ahh over the picture of Nola below. Dogs dressed as skeletons are super cute!
So, what's your costume this year? I'm a modern-day Pippi Longstocking!
♥ Marta
Free Stuff Friday: New Bloc Party Album! October 31, 2008
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It's been a long time coming, but Bloc Party have finally released their long awaited 3rd album! It's been available for download since August, but was released in physical form as a CD this week. This is great news for those of us that like looking at the album art and memorizing all the words. This release is a cause for celebration, so we're giving away 5 copies of Bloc Party's new album, Intimacy, for this week's Free Stuff Friday!
Bloc Party are old peta2 buddies—we especially love Russell, who's a vegetarian and helped us out by picking the winner of our April 77/Meat is Murder t-shirt design contest—Nice choice, Lissack!
To win, post a comment below with your favorite Bloc Party song! Anyone else love "Like Eating Glass"? (I actually had a nightmare once that I was eating glass . . . it was weird.) This contest ends on November 7th, 2008 and the winner will be chosen and notified by November 14th, 2008!
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-Ashleigh
Cobra Starship Madness!! October 30, 2008
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Time flies when you're having fun, so you can only imagine how fast the Cobra Starship Sassyback tour is going by.
Looking at this picture you may think, what the hell are the peta2 road warriors thinking? Well, in case you didn't know, all chickens killed for KFCs in Canada are now covered by a historic new animal welfare program. Not only will KFC's suppliers now be phasing in better handling and slaughter systems, but most Canadian KFC's have now added a vegan chicken patty to there menu!! You can only imagine how stoked we were to hit up a KFC before our show in Vancouver, BC.
In other news, Nate, the bassist for Sing It Loud signed our petition in Portland, OR.
And FYI: If you're ever in Seattle, WA, I highly suggest you go to Pizza Pi. It's an all VEGAN pizzeria. We pigged out on calzones, cheesy bread, and Mexican pizza.
And of course, here I am holding the fort down at the table with my sweet shades letting all of Boise, ID, know why Meat's Not Green. Remember: Animals raised for food in the U.S. produce 89,000 lbs of waste a second—that's 130 times the amount that humans produce. Crazy!
On our day off, we hung out in Reno, NV, and stumbled upon an awesome vegetarian restaurant called the Pneumatic Diner. We stuffed ourselves on some vegan nachos.
Tip of the week: Never drink a gallon of water in three hours when you're on a drive that only has gas stations every 100 miles—it's not fun. Well, I'm off to start celebrating my 23rd birthday—I hope to eat a pint of some delicious vegan ice cream!
Check out our tour dates on the peta2 MySpace and come hang out.
Stay Sassy
Susie B
Win Limited-Edition "Too Much Poop" Toilet Paper Rolls! October 30, 2008
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Then, it hit us...peta2 toilet paper rolls! The results are nothing less than amazing!
Check 'em out below, and then enter to be 1 of 75 lucky winners!
Fun, right? Of course, you can't win a roll if you don't enter below, so what are you waiting for?!
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The contest ends, and winners will be notified, on 11/26, so get to it!
- Ryan!
Know Anyone In California? October 30, 2008
Posted by Pulin Modi | Permalink | Comments ( 3 ) | TrackBackDo you know about Prop 2 in California which would reduce suffering for egg laying hens, mother pigs currently kept in gestation crates, and veal calves? You can read all about it here.
I mean, I don't believe it's ok to eat animals (I would never be able to slice open even the most well-treated animal's throat and eat his or her body parts), but the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act would phase out some of the worst cruelty which pigs, chickens, and cows endure, and that's a good thing overall.
If you are in California please send the info to every voter you know.
And while I'm on the topic of California, may I add that the peta2 conference in San Francisco last weekend was awesome! In addition to eating at good restaurants like Herbivore and Millennium, going for a hike at Muir Woods, sleeping in a closet (long story), and walking around with a bunch of zombies, I had the privilege of meeting a bunch of you from the Street Team! Here's a photo I took of a crew who came up from the Los Angeles area.
Happy (belated) Diwali, by the way!
Kellie Pickler Goes Vegetarian for the Animals! October 29, 2008
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Taking a cue from her pal, fellow country superstar and former Sexiest Vegetarian Alive, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler has stopped eating animals! Oh, and we had a little part to play in her decision, too, dontcha know.
The former American Idol contestant, red-hot country sensation, and reformed rare steak lover recently told People Magazine that she first decided to give up meat for health reasons, but then one night she was randomly Googling (which always leads to cool finds!) and came across one of Pamela Anderson's TV ads, which lead her to our many videos. Our wonderful Pam strikes again!
"One night I couldn't sleep and I was up just Googling random stuff and I'm like, 'Hmmm, PETA.' I saw all the videos and I just thought it was horrible. It's animal cruelty. A lot of it has to do with knowing what happens to the animals and it really bothered me and so I will not eat meat."
It's been five months and Kellie, who says she used to eat rare steak all of the time, is not looking back. And with good friends like Carrie for support, we see a long, healthy, meat-free future for Kellie, who incidentally is getting my vote for World's Sexiest Vegetarian of 2009!
xox
Patricia
P.S. Which peta2 video has had the biggest impact on you or someone you know, and why? Comment below—we love hearing from you!
Protesting the Trollsen Twins in NYC! October 28, 2008
Posted by Marta | Permalink | Comments ( 9 ) | TrackBackIf you were passing Barnes & Noble Union Square in NYC today, you likely stopped to see what the heck was going on. The Olsen Twins were promoting their new book Influence, which means, of course, that peta2 was outside the store letting fans of the Trollsen Twins know that the twins still support the cruel fur industry by wearing fur and including it in their clothing line.
With Halloween just around the corner, Street Teamers wore our Hairy-Kate and Trashley" masks and held signs that said, "Hairy Kate and Trashley Olsen: Fur Tramps" and "Trollsens: Fur Hags From Hell." I wish I could have been there!
Check out some pictures:
Seriously, I can't believe some people still think it's "fashionable" to wear the skins of animals.
What do you think of the demonstration?
♥ Marta
If You're Going to Go Vegan in San Francisco... (w/ LOTS of Pictures!) October 28, 2008
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We here in peta2 just returned from our visit to "the left coast" for the peta2 National Conference in San Francisco. As with any peta2 event, good times were had by all, and we had the opportunity to meet tons of amazing Street Teamers, college activists, and other local peta2 supporters.
For those who were there (and those who wish they were), here's a little recap:
Marta, Pulin, and Dan at the peta2 merchandise table. They're all so gosh-darned huggable, aren't they?
It's Skinny Bitch coauthor, Rory Freedman!
Getting ready for the zombie-themed "I'd Rather Be Dead Than Eat KFC" protest!
We're coming for you, Colonel!
"Hey KFC, what do you say? How many chickens tortured today?"
Nobody dared enter the drive-thru while we were there!
So where should we come next?!
- Ryan!
Call Amazon.com. Tell Them To Stop Selling Fur October 28, 2008
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Here's a question for you. What would you say to a company which sells fur despite knowing about the suffering of animals who are often electrocuted, drowned, or beaten to death for their skins?
While I do care about what your answer is (hopefully it would be polite, but passionate), I really want to encourage you to contact Amazon.com immediately and give them a piece of your mind.
Amazon.com sells fur despite our polite attempts to have them reconsider.
The way we see it, sending them an email is great. What's even better is to speak to an actual human being, though, by calling their corporate headquarters. Give a call to Amazon.com at (206) 622-2335 and push 0. Tell whoever answers that you refuse to support Amazon.com while the company profits off animals' suffering for the fur industry.
With one of their competitors, Zappos.com, recently putting a fur-free policy in place, it's time for Amazon.com to also make a wise, ethical choice.
Help us out, will you? Call Amazon.com at (206) 622-2335 and push 0. Email StreetTeam@peta2.com with what time you called and how it went. And we'll give you 250 Street Team points for helping out, ok?
Thanks!
Do You Have An Animal Rights Cell Phone? October 28, 2008
Posted by Rachel-O | Permalink | Comments ( 112 ) | TrackBackSo, if you're anything like me, you're constantly texting. I text while I'm walking, biking, working out, and even getting tattooed (yes, that's right! - oh, and I bet you're thankful I don't drive right!?). Up until I got a job in peta2, I hated talking on the phone, so I would always rather text. It's the best way to keep in touch with all of my friends back home in Detroit and all of our amazing road warriors out on tour right now for peta2!
Like everything else in my life, I have to work animal rights in there somewhere! That's why my Sidekick (I told you I was serious about texting), has a huge green "VEG" sticker on the back, so everyone can always get the message of veganism, no matter where I am.
Check out these oh so awesome peta2 and PETA staffers and interns rocking stickers on their phones (Shan's holding mine!):
(Why yes, that is CutOutDissection.com on the left!)
So get to it! We'll even give you 1000 Street Team points for putting a sticker on your phone and sending in a picture of it! Just email us at StreetTeam@peta2.com with your report and picture. Don't have stickers? Order some for free!
Hopefully this will give you one more super easy way to start up conversations about animal rights with your friends!
Stay Loud!
- Rachel
Vote Here! (And watch the best video ever!) October 27, 2008
Posted by Ashleigh | Permalink | Comments ( 11 ) | TrackBackRemember when I told you to enter your cuter-than-cute younger siblings in PETAKids' Second Annual World's Cutest Vegetarian Kid Contest?
Well, we sifted through hundreds of adorable youngsters and we have decided on six finalists. Head over to PETAKids and vote for your favorites!
I also wanted to share some other cuteness:
Nine year old Liam is vegan and awesome! I think he may be the next Murs! Comment below with your favorite line from the song. Mine is "Your body is a grave to those you enslave".
I hope these dedicated kids inspire you to get active for animals! Looking for things you can do? Join the street team!
-Ashleigh
Joan Jett's Veggie Testimonial October 27, 2008
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Few women can say they rock as hard as Joan Jett, just ask peta2 staffer Ashleigh who may or may not be dressing as the "original riot grrrl" for Halloween this year. We'll just have to wait and see.
But one thing's for certain, Joan is one of the most outspoken vegans you'll ever meet. And not in a preachy sort of way either, she's too cool to lecture anyone. Instead she chooses to hit you with the facts about the devastating toll that the meat industry has on the environment. Check it out.
Joan gave meat the boot almost 20 years ago after finding out what happens to animals raised and killed for food. Find out what else she had to say when we picked her brain during her PSA photo shoot. Oh, and you'll also find out why she's one of my (and Ashleigh's) heroes.
xox
Patricia
Cut Out Dissection Month Continues October 27, 2008
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Hello! How's it going with Cut Out Dissection month?
Is your calendar coming in handy?
Are you totally fascinated with the peta2 intern who changed her name to CutoutDissection.com?
I wanted to give a quick mention of something that the organization Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is doing called The Cut Above Awards for Dissection Alternatives. PCRM is giving one middle or high school student and one middle or high school teacher an award. Each recipient wins $2,000, including $1,000 for himself or herself and $1,000 for his or her school!
You can check out details here if you have done a lot to promote alternatives to dissection and want a shot at winning. And for sure, pass the info along to any teachers who you think would be interested.
Enjoy the rest of your day, my friends.
The Killers On... Killing! October 24, 2008
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