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.

Camouflage With Compassion! 8 Top Vegan and Cruelty-Free Concealers of 2025, Ranked
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Personal Care & Fashion
Camouflage With Compassion! 8 Top Vegan and Cruelty-Free Concealers of 2025, Ranked

From blurring blemishes to diminishing dark circles, there are vegan and cruelty-free concealers on the market for every beauty need. Here are just SOME of PETA’s top picks!

McDonald’s Is Testing Out a Vegan Burger Patty in Canada—But Where’s the U.S. Launch?
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Food
McDonald’s Is Testing Out a Vegan Burger Patty in Canada—But Where’s the U.S. Launch?

McDonald’s is testing out a new menu item, giving compassionate consumers in Canada a taste of the future. The big question is: Where’s the U.S. launch?

Dylan McDermott and His Adopted Mutt Otis Have a Howling Good Time in New PETA Campaign
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Animal Companions
Dylan McDermott and His Adopted Mutt Otis Have a Howling Good Time in New PETA Campaign

“FBI: Most Wanted” star Dylan McDermott and his rescued companion dog Otis have a howling good time in PETA’s new adoption PSA. Check it out!

PETA Showed Whole Foods Customers Footage From Sham ‘Animal Welfare Certified’ Farms—This Was Their Reaction
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PETA Showed Whole Foods Customers Footage From Sham ‘Animal Welfare Certified’ Farms—This Was Their Reaction

PETA’s new video shows Whole Foods shoppers wincing at footage from “animal welfare certified” farms. See for yourself what was too graphic to show at PETA.org/GAP.

Baileys Doubles Down on Dairy-Free: Two New Oat Milk Flavors Are Here!
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Food
Baileys Doubles Down on Dairy-Free: Two New Oat Milk Flavors Are Here!

Cheers, vegan drinkers! Baileys just dropped TWO new oat milk flavors—are these the dairy-free indulgences we’ve been waiting for?

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Stop Treating Wildlife as a Prop! Influencer Faces Backlash After Snatching Baby Wombat for Content
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Stop Treating Wildlife as a Prop! Influencer Faces Backlash After Snatching Baby Wombat for Content

Hey, everyone: It’s time to cancel wildlife-exploiting content. If you see videos like THIS, report them!

How to Hack the Chick-fil-A Menu For a Delicious Vegan Meal
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Personal Care & Fashion
How to Hack the Chick-fil-A Menu For a Delicious Vegan Meal

Can vegans eat at Chick-fil-A? The answer is yes—and PETA will help you do it. Here’s a guide to ordering vegan at Chick-fil-A.

All Jokes Aside! Nikki Glaser Earns PETA’s International Women’s Day Award
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All Jokes Aside! Nikki Glaser Earns PETA’s International Women’s Day Award

Comedian Nikki Glaser never misses—especially when it comes to advocating for animals. See how PETA is honoring her for International Women’s Day!

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‘Do I Look Weak to You?!’ Comedian Preacher Lawson Snaps Back at Mean Comments in New PETA Video
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‘Do I Look Weak to You?!’ Comedian Preacher Lawson Snaps Back at Mean Comments in New PETA Video

How does comedian and weightlifter Preacher Lawson fuel up before his sets? Check out his new campaign with PETA!

Mexico City Gets Closer to Banning Bullfights With Progressive New Ruling
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Mexico City Gets Closer to Banning Bullfights With Progressive New Ruling

Progress! A federal court just made a compassionate ruling that could spare countless bulls in Mexico City.

‘Bad Boys’ Star Paola Nuñez Partners With a Good Boy in New Pro-Adoption PETA Latino Campaign
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Animal Companions
‘Bad Boys’ Star Paola Nuñez Partners With a Good Boy in New Pro-Adoption PETA Latino Campaign

A ‘ride or die’ for animals! In a new PETA Latino video, ‘Bad Boys’ actor Paola Nuñez and her adopted companion dog are swiping right on compassion.

Everyone Involved in the Iditarod Race Failed Ventana, the Pregnant Dog Raced to Death
Everyone Involved in the Iditarod Race Failed Ventana, the Pregnant Dog Raced to Death

The Iditarod just announced the necropsy results for Ventana, the pregnant dog who died during the race—her death was preventable.

A Royal Win! Queen Camilla Adopts a Dog, Moley
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Animal Companions
A Royal Win! Queen Camilla Adopts a Dog, Moley

Her Royal Highness is setting an example of compassion! Find out who the royal family’s newest member is and why PETA is saying “cheers” to Queen Camilla.

Take a ‘Meow!’ PETA’s 2024 Oscat Award-Winners Took Animal-Friendly Filmmaking to New Heights
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Entertainment
Take a ‘Meow!’ PETA’s 2024 Oscat Award-Winners Took Animal-Friendly Filmmaking to New Heights

Lights, camera, compassion! PETA’s 2024 Oscat Awards celebrate our favorite animal-friendly films and stars of the year. Check out our outstanding picks!

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Victory! Airbnb and Other Travel Companies Cut Ties With Animal Rides in Giza
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Entertainment
Victory! Airbnb and Other Travel Companies Cut Ties With Animal Rides in Giza

Victory! After meeting with PETA, Airbnb made a compassionate decision that will help camels and horses suffering in Egypt’s tourism industry.

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