Pink Gives Fur-Free Shout-Out to Michelle Obama September 29, 2009

Posted by Megan Rondeau at September 29, 2009 4:19 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 3 ) | TrackBack
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All you loyal peta2 blog readers out there know how much we love Pink, and why wouldn't we?! Aside from being a fierce performer and one of the most successful female vocalists of the past decade, Pink stands up for animals every chance she gets. Always notorious for speaking her mind, Pink took a few moments out of her show in the DC area yesterday to give props to the first lady, Michelle Obama, for her compassionate decision to be fur-free!

In front of a sold-out crowd of 10,000, Pink gave high praise to America's first family, saying "Let's get political for a second. Since we're near D.C., I have to give a shout-out to Michelle Obama, who has announced that she is officially fur-free. I love an animal-lovin' first lady!"

As do I! Well said, Pink!

Michelle Obama is Fur-Free! June 11, 2009

Posted by Ryan at June 11, 2009 3:00 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 12 ) | TrackBack

As you may have heard, France's first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, recently wrote to PETA Senior Vice President Dan Mathews, stating that although she wore fur back in her modeling days, she now refuses to wear even the smallest bits of it.

This was great news! Having a public figure—especially one known for her keen fashion sense—announce that she's fur-free is always a wonderful thing. We were pretty sure life couldn't get any better.

That is, until we ready today's Washington Times, which confirmed that Ms. Bruni-Sarkozy is not alone. In fact, America's own first lady, Michelle Obama, is also fur-free!

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The statement—direct from Mrs. Obama's press secretary—said simply, "Mrs. Obama does not wear fur." Considering that these two women are both leading fashion icons, this could very well signal the beginning of the end for the fur trade. Tough luck, Canada.