Best Music Video Ever? Nice Work Streetlight Manifesto August 19, 2009

Posted by Pulin Modi at August 19, 2009 4:50 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 18 ) | TrackBack

What do you think of this video from the ska band Streetlight Manifesto? It's different than Rise Against's "Ready To Fall" video, but I like it just as much ... just in a different way ...

So who's your favorite animal in the video? I really like the camel, although gotta love the elephants and seals!



P.S. We want animals to be free from exploitation, but hope it's not all really going to go down like the video shows.

Happy Canada Day (Unless You're a Seal!) July 1, 2009

Posted by Ryan at July 1, 2009 5:09 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 10 ) | TrackBack

There are many things to love about Canada (not least of which is the vegan faux chicken available at many KFC's across the country). Unfortunately, the Great White North's reputation has been stained red by their continued support for slaughtering seals.

As Canadians and their international admirers are celebrating Canada Day today, PETA and its affiliates made sure that nobody forgot those "citizens" who won't be celebrating—because they've been clubbed to death.

To draw attention to the issue, activists held demonstrations at Canadian consulates and embassies around the world. Check out this one, all the way from London, England!

There were also some brave "seals" crashing Canada Day parades all across the country. What can we say? Seals like to party too.






Make sure to leave your comment below, encouraging the Canadian government to give seals something to celebrate!

The 2009 Seal Slaughter is Over. What Now? June 17, 2009

Posted by Ryan at June 17, 2009 12:34 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 11 ) | TrackBack

This year's seal massacre is finally over, but peta2's campaign to end it once and for all has only just begun.

It's clear that the Canadian seal slaughter is quickly losing favor and support: This year, about three-fourths of the seals who were expected to be bludgeoned or shot to death were spared. But we still need your help to make sure that Canada doesn't think the protests will end just because the killing has slowed.

Canadian officials may turn a blind eye to seals' immense suffering—but the outcry against the seal slaughter echoes around the globe. The European Union and the U.S. have banned seal products, and world leaders have spoken out against the massacre. Demonstrations from London to Hamburg and Los Angeles to Toronto have made the headlines, and kind people like you all over the world have sent a strong, united message that the seal bloodbath must end.

So how can you help stop this mass slaughter from ever happening again?

• If you haven't already, urge Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee to use their clout to help stop the slaughter, since all eyes are on Canada as it prepares to host the 2010 Winter Olympics.
• Check out our amazing new spoof Web site: OlympicShame2010.com! It even features "evil" versions of the real Vancouver Olympic mascots!

So keep fighting with us, and mark my words, we WILL win!

The (Funny) Shame of the North Atlantic May 28, 2009

Posted by Ryan at May 28, 2009 8:54 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 6 ) | TrackBack

We at peta2 know the value of using humor to get a serious message across. That's why we can appreciate this digital animation project created by students at the College of the North Atlantic (the Fightin' Atlantics!) It will probably change the way people view seal clubbing forever.

I present to you: "The Shame of the North Atlantic"!

Can What You Put on Your Pancakes Help Save Seals? May 26, 2009

Posted by Marta at May 26, 2009 11:23 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 19 ) | TrackBack

I know that we all have our favorite pancake toppings, but if syrup is your topping of choice, did you know that you can help save seals by boycotting Canadian maple syrup? It's true!

Canada produces about 85 percent of the world's maple syrup, an industry that rakes in around $C213 million each year. Our newest campaign encourages consumers, restaurants, and grocery chains to boycott Canada's multimillion-dollar syrup industry. By signing our pledge, you'll be letting the Canadian government know that the country is going to get a serious hit in the wallet unless it declares an end to the seal massacre.

Rachel and I were making vegan pancakes (soymilk instead of cow's milk and applesauce instead of eggs!) this weekend, and we thought we'd attempt to make some seal pancakes in honor of this new campaign. That's melted dark chocolate that we used for the face, and we of course topped the pancakes with (American-made) maple syrup. Yum!

Remember, seals will be sad if you buy Canadian maple syrup ...


What will you be topping your pancakes with instead of Canadian maple syrup?



P.S. Be sure to sign the pledge now!

Seal Fur Ban Victory! May 5, 2009

Posted by Pulin Modi at May 5, 2009 11:18 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 23 ) | TrackBack

Here's a guest blog from Sarah over at peta2 UK. Very exciting news!
-Pulin

Today the European Parliament has taken a positive vote that will end the sale of seal products across the European Union!

Thousands of you emailed the EU Parliament asking them to vote in favour of the ban—because of you, the EU Parliament has recognised that this slaughter can never, ever be humane.

The ban will undoubtedly deal a strong blow to the profits of those who kill seals, and that will in turn result in less blood on the ice.

Britannica / CC

This ban stops the sale of all seal products in the EU and should stop products of the commercial Canadian and Namibian slaughters reaching the market.

There is no excuse to massacre our cute friends, the seals, so let's work on putting an end to the Canadian seal slaughter. Sign peta2's petition if you haven't already!

On behalf of animals everywhere—thank you!

The Hidden Cameras Think Canada's Club Scene Sucks April 29, 2009

Posted by Megan Rondeau at April 29, 2009 9:26 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 14 ) | TrackBack

I'm sure by now you're all well aware of the seal slaughter that's taking place in Canada at this very moment. In case you haven't emerged from winter hibernation yet, let me fill you in. Every year the Canadian government supports the biggest marine mammal slaughter in the world. Last year over 205,000 seals were killed for their skins and this year the government has upped the ante, allowing for the deaths of over 338,000 seals. As if those staggering facts aren't awful enough, most of the seals that are beaten to death are just pups, no older than three months old.

The latest in a slew of celebs who are speaking out against the annual seal slaughter is Canadian indie pop band The Hidden Cameras. Joel Gibb and crew have made a name for themselves and acquired a dedicated fan base over the years much in part to their quirky live shows that have been known to include go-go dancers and zombie choirs. This time around The Hidden Cameras are inviting you (that's right, I'm talking to you!) to come out for an acoustic performance to celebrate the release of their new PETA ad. The event will take place Monday May 4 at Queen's Park in Toronto in front of the Ontario Legislative Building. Be there at 12:30pm for the unveiling of the ad and a special acoustic performance by Joel Gibb. More information will be announced on the band's MySpace and website.

Just to sweeten the deal and give you something to look forward to, we're giving away 5 signed CDs by The Hidden Camera. For your chance to win all you need to do is comment below with your favorite band to come out of Canada. Entries must be received by May 5 and five winners will be chosen at random and notified by May 8.

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Some Awesome Pics and Rise Against Contest Reminder April 27, 2009

Posted by Pulin Modi at April 27, 2009 9:02 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBack

We got some rad photos in from protests against the Canadian seal slaughter. They're great!

Demonstrations like these gets lots of attention for the cause, and it all helps build public opposition to the cruel seal slaughter while also pressuring the government.

Also, remember that the Rise Against petition contest for free tickets and a meet and greet with the band is still open! Get all the details here.

Additional Rules
No purchase necessary. Contest starts by March 13, 2009, and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on May 22, 2009 ("contest closing"). To win, you must collect the most signatures on peta2's "Help Stop the Canadian Seal Slaughter!" petition in the city in which you are competing and submit it by contest closing for judging by the contest sponsor. Available to be won are eight pairs of tickets to attend a Rise Against concert—one pair in each destination of the band's Summer 2009 Canadian tour—namely, Vancouver, June 4; Edmonton, June 6; Calgary, June 7; Saskatoon, June 8; Quebec City, June 17; Montreal, June 18; Ottawa, June 19; and Toronto, July 31. Winners and their guests are solely responsible for the cost of any transportation, accommodation, food, beverage, or other costs incurred to attend the concert. Approximate retail value of each pair of tickets is $70. Open to legal residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 13 years of age or older. If you are a minor according to the laws of your province of residence, you must provide the signed consent of your parent or legal guardian and attend the concert with them.

Putting Virtual Seal Slaughterers in Their Place April 14, 2009

Posted by Ryan at April 14, 2009 4:52 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 5 ) | TrackBack

This past Saturday, we joined many others in World of Warcraft to battle four Horde seal killers to bring light to the current slaughter that's going on in Canada. Many joined our fight, including the mother seals who killed a bunch of Horde to stop them from bashing their seal babies' heads in. It makes you wonder how many baby seals would be killed in Canada if the mother seals were an equal match for the seal murderers

Though many additional Horde members came to slaughter seals and at times the Alliance were outnumbered, the battle was overall successful. Because of this battle, there are so many more people who know about the seal slaughter and exactly what happens to baby seals.



So thank you to all of those who came out to try to stop the seal slaughter. To learn more about how you can help IRL (that's "in real life", n00bs), please click here.

Chickens, Seals, and Ronald McDonald? April 2, 2009

Posted by Rachel-O at April 2, 2009 4:14 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 9 ) | TrackBack

With campaigns against the Canadian seal slaughter and McDonald's in full swing, people have been taking it to the streets to stand up for seals and chickens!

Check out some of the pics from recent protests!

A peta2 Street Teamer, Jessica, sent this one in! Jessica is pretty much awesome, and when we asked her how it went, she said "I was so amazed and happy at the amount of people against the seal hunt, however, there were many who did not know anything about it." She's right—have you told everyone you know about how they can help seals? Get to it!


What have you done for animals this week?