In lieu of exploiting microwave-based infanticide or urging the (vile) use of human breast milk in Chubby Hubby, PETA aims for something a little less gross today. At noon, four PETA members dressed as colorful condoms will gather at the corner of Market and Powell streets (a noted for public displays of reason and grace) holding signs that read, "Dogs Can't Use Condoms: Spay and Neuter!" and "Condoms Won't Work: Fix Your Cat!" more ›

When the state's foie gras ban goes into effect in July of 2012, California restaurants will have to pull the luxurious (yet allegedly cruel) item from their menus. Although producers claim it doesn't hurt the birds -- producers who make anywhere up to $15 million a year for the savory treat -- foie gras is made by force feeding ducks and geese to fatten their liver. When the ban goes into effect, the item will most likely turn into an underground treat for the artisan set. more ›

Known for controversial and shocking methods of getting their word across, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) plans on erecting a billboard in Sacramento featuring the image of a person about to put a pork chop into the microwave next to a picture of a loving mother pig and reads, "Everybody's Somebody's Baby. Go Vegan." WIth an obvious nod to a particularly gruesome story, PETA came up with the tasteless plan after a Sacramento woman was arrested this week for allegedly microwaving her 6-week-old baby to death. more ›

The one piece that's been missing from this Tenderloin/Tempeh story (first reported by SFist) was an actual response from just-for-now Mayor Mustache himself. The Examiner, ever-vigilant in their pursuit of a story, finally got a comment out of Mayor Lee and, duh, he had to go and make it all about Twitter mid-Market rehab: more ›

With everyone in town already weighing in on Twitter's tax break, the attention-grabby folks at PETA have figured out a way to insert themselves in to the conversation: by calling for an end to the loosely meat-related name of the city's most notorious neighborhood. Their alternative would be to call it by their safer, vegan name: the "Tempeh District", but they're open to other meatless suggestions. After the jump, PETA's open letter to Temporary Mayor Ed Lee (and forwarded on to us) reprinted in it's entirety. more ›

San Francisco ranks no. 7 when it comes to living a vegetarian lifestyle. According to the fruits and nuts at Peta, we're pretty neat. more ›

"Happy Holidays from 'Hobo'" by Travis Jensen. more ›

Wow. OK. At an appearance onstage at South San Francisco Day in Orange Memorial Park on Saturday, a PETA member got up on stage and smacked a guy dressed as Ronald McDonald in the face with a vegan custard pie. more ›

Why, here's a shot from this afternoon's PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) protest against McDonald's, over on the 600 block of Van Ness. Not nearly as erotic as we had anticipated, but effective. Yes? No? more ›

Want to see slinky, kinda nude women bathing in a tank of blood-colored water on Van Ness at noon? Of course you do. According to , PETA campaigner Jena Hunt "organized a protest scheduled for noon today at 600 Van Ness Ave., where two PETA 'chicks' in red bikinis will be crammed together in a tank of 'bloody' water with the message 'McDonald’s Scalds Chicks; to Death.'" (Aside: While we do not care much for McDonald's culinary vision, we highly recommend their Crispy ranch BLT sandwich, which you can get grilled or fried. Well worth the 600 calories. Trust us.) In an interview with the Ex, Hunt explains, there "a more humane slaughter method called controlled-atmosphere killing ensures that animals are killed painlessly while still in their transport crates before they have their throats cut or are handled by workers." Good point, Hunt. Also, there's a "McCruelty: I’m Hatin' It" billboard up at Sixth and Brannan today. more ›

On one hand, we hate the idea or horses being used as engines to carry tourists around city streets; on the other hand, these bitches are batshit. See, it seems Peta (AKA: the National Organization of Helping Pamela Anderson's Breasts Put a Stop to KFC's Savoriness) sent an "urgent letter" to San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and the Board of Supes, asking them them to ban horse-drawn carriages throughout San Francisco. This comes on the heels of a spooked carriage horse running amok this past weekend, injuring several passersby. According to PETA director Debbie Leahy, "Forcing horses to pull heavy loads through busy city streets is cruel, and it's an accident waiting to happen ... This incident should be a wake-up call for the city, and we urge officials to ban these rides before the next accident occurs." UPDATE: SFist asked Newsom's office what they thought of PETA's request. Newsom spokesperson Nathan Ballard (brilliantly) told us, "Next they’ll be asking us to ban cobblestones, monocles, hoop skirts, top hats and gas lamps!" (Well said, Nathan.) more ›

In an attempt to further prove their lack of lucidity -- and to stop the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from hunting succulent, flaky, tender sea life -- the People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals (PETA) has attempted to re-brand fish as "sea kittens." Why? Well, because fish are "slithery and slimy, and they have eyes on either side of their pointy little heads," rendering them tragically uncute. Kittens, however, prompt protective aw's and ooh's and belly kisses, so PETA is asking you to now view fish as little baby kittens. Problem is, of course, real kittens want to eat sea kittens, so that opens up a whole new can of worms. Jarring images of feline cannibalism aside, you can read more about it here. more ›

Looking fresh-faced wrapped in a classic Burberry scarf, former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin gave an interview yesterday that can only be described as a pitiful attempt to get back on the Daily Show. In a 2008 news story on KTUU channel 2 in Anchorage, Palin is interviewed at a turkey farm while a man drains the blood from dead turkeys in the background. more ›

Wimbledon, that top-drawer tennis championship played on grass way over on the other side of the pond, is currently underway. What's more, it's coming under fire for "using marksmen to shoot down dive-bombing pigeons" interfering with the matches on Centre Court. more ›

You know what's cuter than cats sitting in window sills? Nothing. Please send us images of cats you find peeking out windows. It tickles us. (Wow. First pigeons, now kitties in windows. Sorry to get all Peta on you. Which we're not. Really, they're one of the worst pro-life groups out there. We digress.) more ›

Last week the Chicago City Council overturned its ban delicious, smooth, and flavorful foie gras. Rejoice, liver lovers! See, the process of making foie gras involves geese-fattening, which, more or less, means one has to shove food down the birds' throats. And some view the process as a bit cruel. more ›

Oh noes! Stoner bunnies! Ingesting the mary jane! And not sharing any! more ›