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Silverstone Requests Vegan Meals For Pussy Riot

August 22, 2012

(CULTURE) Actress Alicia Silverstone wrote a letter to Russia’s Prime Minister Vlaimir Putin asking for vegan meals to be offered to all Russian inmates, including musician Maria Alekhina. Alekhina, a vegan member of the punk-band Pussy Riot, reportedly collapsed from hunger during trial. The denial of a vegan meal prompted Silverstone to take action to speak up for her choice of eating animals or going hungry. The band was sentenced to prison after preforming an anti-Putin song at a cathedral in Moscow. Read on to discover more on the world-wide campaign to “Free Pussy Riot.” — Global Animal

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Natalie Portman’s Vegan Wedding

August 11, 2012

(VEGAN CELEBRITY) Vegetarian-turned-vegan actress Natalie Portman married Benjamin Millepied cruelty-free style last weekend. The Black Swan actress wed the French choreographer in a down-to-earth ceremony featuring a vegan menu. The eco-friendly couple also opted to only have flowers that were indigenous to the area. Read on to find out more details about Natalie’s wedding. — Global Animal

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Famous Vegetarian And Vegan Olympians

August 3, 2012

(FAMOUS VEGETARIANS) Olympic athletes are known for having very interesting diets. What they put in their body is a very important component of their strategy for success. The stars of the Olympic games are a huge inspiration to many people so it’s great to know that a large number of them have chosen to be vegetarian and vegan. Read on to learn more about some amazing athletes who decided a cruelty free-diet was the best way to go. — Global Animal

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Anne Hathaway Goes Vegan For Catwoman

July 27, 2012

(CELEBRITY VEGAN) — After Anne Hathaway found out she was going to be the next actress to slip on the skin-tight catsuit for The Dark Knight Rises, she abandoned her vegetarian diet for a vegan one. Hathaway said her body became so dependent on healthy eating when she tried to cheat and have a few slices of pizza she felt ill. After filming was over she decided to give veganism a try for good. Read more below on Hathaway’s vegan diet. — Global Animal  

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Should Food Have A Personality?

July 11, 2012

(FARM SANCTUARY) An estimated 58 billion animals are slaughtered for food annually worldwide. A very small number of those neglected and abused animals are rescued by Farm Sanctuary, an organization that gives these intelligent animals an opportunity to live out the rest of their lives with their friends and family. Read on to learn how Nikki the pig, one of the residents at the sanctuary, helped humans understand the unique personalities of animals, and check out Farm Sanctuary’s website to learn what you can do to help farm animals. — Global Animal 

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Chastain And Harrelson Are PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarians

June 29, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) PETA revealed their 2012 picks for Sexiest Vegetarians and the winners are actors Jessica Chastain and Woody Harrelson. Both have been proud vegetarians and vegans for many years. Chastain has been a vegan for five years and vegetarian for fifteen. She even famously refused to eat chicken on the set of The Help, insisting for a vegetarian option instead. Harrelson credits his 25 years of veganism for his acne-free skin. Congratulations to these sexy, animal-friendly stars!—Global Animal

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PBS Launches Vegan Cooking Show

June 20, 2012

(COMPASSIONATE LIVING) — Finally a vegan cooking show! Vegan Mashup is set to air this fall on PBS. The aim of the show is to prepare quality food that is both animal and budget friendly. Also, be sure to check out our Meat-Free Monday’s with a new recipe every week! — Global Animal

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PETA “Stand-Up” For Animals

June 18, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Even though PETA’s causes are nothing to laugh about their recent “Stand-Up For Animals” benefit at the LA Comedy Store had everyone in stitches. Fred Willard hosted the event and comedians that took the stage included Bill Mahar, Carol Leifer, Jane Lynch, Marc Maron, and Jeffery Ross. The event also had quite an impressive guest list with celebrities ranging from Olivia Munn to Pink, all with their clothes on. Guests dined on delicious vegan treats and drinks while enjoying the show, and all proceeds went toward funding PETA’s efforts to fight animal abuse. Look below for pictures of your favorite celebs supporting animal welfare! — Global Animal 

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