Actor Alexandra Paul has starred in more than 70 feature films and television programs, including the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? and the hit series Baywatch. An outspoken animal lover and activist, Alexandra lives a vegan lifestyle and even has a clause in her acting contract stating that she does not use makeup tested on animals. In the exclusive …

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One legal definition of slavery is a civil relationship in which one person has complete control over another's life, fortune, and liberty. This is the business of thoroughbred horse racing.

In this cruel industry, horses are bought, exploited for monetary gain, and then cast aside when they are no longer useful, often to be sold to …

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The air is becoming crisp, the leaves have begun turning an array of golden hues, and boots and scarves will soon be replacing flip-flops and sunscreen as the accessories of the moment. That only means one thing: fall is upon us! And along with a drop in temperatures and an increase in clothing layers comes …

About this time every year, there's a tree on my mom's street that sprouts a large, orangey mushroom at its base. This is a "chicken of the woods" mushroom that, you guessed it, tastes just like chicken. Rinsed, sliced into chunks, and sautéed, it's the perfect cruelty-free addition …

Many people treat the various animals in their lives very differently. A man might adore a dog named Rusty and treat him as a much-loved family member while at the same time consuming meat from a pig raised on a factory farm. This is despite the fact that both dogs and pigs are intelligent and engaging companions. A …

As leaf-watching season approaches, I daydream about returning to Point Lookout Resort in Maine's midcoast region. Shades of green filled my brief summer visit, and autumn is sure to display a splendid palette.

The resort's 106 individual cabins combine the charm of rustic exteriors with such interior comforts as kitchenettes, cushy beds and decidedly post-Thoreau …

Lea Michele is no stranger to accolades, with Golden Globe and Emmy Award nods for her role on Glee. And today, Variety magazine is honoring Lea at its third annual Power of Women luncheon for her off-screen role working with PETA as a powerful advocate for animals.

Thanks to Lea, PETA representatives will be there, too, …