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 Unlawful Chimpanzee Experiments at Bioqual
A Maryland laboratory is unlawfully placing chimpanzees in solitary confinement and using them in unnecessary experiments, argues a Petition for Enforcement Action PCRM recently filed with the federal government. Physical and Psychological Harm >
 Petition Needs 25,000 Signatures by Friday: End Presidential Junk-Food Photo Ops
Sign PCRM's petition asking the Obama administration to exclude hot dogs and other obesity- and cancer-causing foods from photo ops that feature the president and other government officials. Sign Petition >
 Help End Use of Live Cats and Ferrets in Pediatrics Training Programs
Live cats can suffer severe pain during invasive procedures performed during the pediatrics residency program at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Ferrets are used at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., and are routinely killed after being used. PCRM recently filed federal complaints against both institutions. Take Action >
 Join PCRM’s New VegRUN Marathon Training Program
Vegan ultramarathoner Scott Jurek just released his book Eat&Run. He’s also a coach for PCRM’s new VegRUN fundraising program that offers a comprehensive plant-based training program for a half marathon and marathon. World-Class Athlete Coaches >
 International Survey: What Influences Alternatives to Animal Toxicity Testing?
Millions of animals across the globe are used for toxicity testing. So initiatives to replace, reduce, and refine the use of animals must be coordinated on an international level. A new article in the journal ALTEX discusses international survey results of what influences alternatives to animal use in toxicity testing. Results >
 Kickstart India: 21 Days of Low-Fat, Vegan Indian Recipes
As India doubles up on milk production, PCRM is challenging Indians to kick the dairy habit with the 21-Day Indian Vegan Kickstart. Sign Up >
 Victory! Covance’s Arizona Animal-Testing Facility Closes
Covance has raised the ire of doctors and animal advocates for its animal tests. And after just three years and ongoing scrutiny, it has been forced to close down its contentious facility in Chandler, Ariz. Thanks go to PCRM members who fought long and hard against the establishment of the Arizona laboratory. Dr. Barnard's Blog >
 Register Today for the Life-Changing Kickstart Intensive Program
Join PCRM and guest nutrition experts on Oct. 4-6 in Washington, D.C., for the Kickstart Intensive. Three days of sessions will provide in-depth nutrition information, cooking demonstrations, community support, plenty of inspiration, and time for Q-and-A. Register >
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