Elena

Elena developed an interest in animal rights in high school after she was given a copy of Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation, which encouraged her to combine her passion for writing with her hunger for animal liberation. After graduating from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, she joined PETA’s content team so that she could make a bigger impact for animals while working alongside inspiring, like-minded people. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, skateboarding, thrifting, and adding to her vast collection of vegan skincare and makeup products.

Massachusetts’ Anti-Wiretapping Law Protects Animal Abusers—But PETA Is Seeking To Change That
Massachusetts’ Anti-Wiretapping Law Protects Animal Abusers—But PETA Is Seeking To Change That

Find out how we’re pushing for accountability and transparency in the state.

Robo Chicken ‘Hennifer Coolidge’ Served Up Antics—and Just Meat Vegan Chicken—at the Grammy® Gift Lounge
Robo Chicken ‘Hennifer Coolidge’ Served Up Antics—and Just Meat Vegan Chicken—at the Grammy® Gift Lounge

Grammy® weekend hit a new high note when PETA brought THIS show-stopping star to the scene.

Score Big With Santa Clara’s Top Vegan Pizza and Wings for Super Bowl LX
Food
Score Big With Santa Clara’s Top Vegan Pizza and Wings for Super Bowl LX

These Super Bowl snack spots make every touchdown taste even better.

‘Wild Things’: Siegfried & Roy Series Will Feature CGI Tigers!
‘Wild Things’: Siegfried & Roy Series Will Feature CGI Tigers!

The performers built careers on exploiting tigers onstage—then, THIS happened.

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Victory! Indonesia Leaves Cruel Elephant Rides Behind—Here’s Why This Matters
Victory! Indonesia Leaves Cruel Elephant Rides Behind—Here’s Why This Matters

Tourists thought they were visiting sanctuaries—but PETA Asia’s investigation tells a very different story. Now, the Indonesian government is taking a stand.

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‘Listen Up!’ Sam Asghari Challenges Westminster to Ban Ear Mutilations From Dog Show
Animal Companions
‘Listen Up!’ Sam Asghari Challenges Westminster to Ban Ear Mutilations From Dog Show

Sam Asghari and his beloved pup, Porsha, want dog guardians to lend an ear for THIS important PSA.

Horses Forced to Gallop Through Fire in Spain’s Luminarias Festival
Horses Forced to Gallop Through Fire in Spain’s Luminarias Festival

Here’s why the Luminarias Festival needs to go animal-free.

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What This Viral Tool-Using Cow Teaches Us About Big Bovine Brains
What This Viral Tool-Using Cow Teaches Us About Big Bovine Brains

Veronika the cow is capturing hearts and impressing scientists with her clever back-scratching technique—and we’re all itching to see more.

Nearly 90% of Joe’s Crab Shack Locations Have Shut Down—and Vegan Seafood Is Thriving
Nearly 90% of Joe’s Crab Shack Locations Have Shut Down—and Vegan Seafood Is Thriving

After PETA’s push against the cruel crabbing industry, the national chain has sunk to just 14 locations.

5 Jaw-Dropping Iditarod Facts From Just-Released In-Depth Report
5 Jaw-Dropping Iditarod Facts From Just-Released In-Depth Report

PETA’s new in-depth, comprehensive white paper pulls back the curtain on races like the deadly Iditarod.

Would You Like a Side of Feces With That? See What’s Hidden in Your Burger Patty
Would You Like a Side of Feces With That? See What’s Hidden in Your Burger Patty

Learn about another filthy secret the meat industry doesn’t want you to know.

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Victory! A Major Luxury Tour Company Put the Iditarod on Ice
Victory! A Major Luxury Tour Company Put the Iditarod on Ice

With more and more companies ditching the deadly dog-sledding race, who’s even left?

Raise Your Glass for Animals: PETA’s Heartwarming New Year Anthem
Raise Your Glass for Animals: PETA’s Heartwarming New Year Anthem

Everyone, join PETA in raising your glass for our fellow animals—together, “we’ll treat them all with kindness yet.”

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Poll: Men More Likely to Recognize Horse-Themed Carousel Rides Influence Attitudes
Poll: Men More Likely to Recognize Horse-Themed Carousel Rides Influence Attitudes

A new nationwide poll reveals surprising insights—and a striking gender divide—about how horse-themed rides shape our attitudes toward living horses.

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Can I Be Vegan If My Medication Contains Animal-Derived Ingredients?
Personal Care & Fashion
Can I Be Vegan If My Medication Contains Animal-Derived Ingredients?

If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, read this.

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