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.

From Tanks to the Sea: Two Orcas Suffering at Marineland d’Antibes May Finally Feel the Ocean
From Tanks to the Sea: Two Orcas Suffering at Marineland d’Antibes May Finally Feel the Ocean

Two orcas have spent their lives in tiny tanks, but recent developments in France could change everything. Could a new chapter be on the horizon for Wikie and Keijo?

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On the Brink: Dog Pulled From a Frozen Pond in the Nick of Time
Animal Companions
On the Brink: Dog Pulled From a Frozen Pond in the Nick of Time

On a bitter winter day in Onduwa, Iowa, Doug-Doug the dog plunged through the ice into a frozen-over pond. He couldn’t escape. Then, THIS happened.

‘Cosmopolitan’ and ‘Harper’s Bazaar’ Publisher Just Banned Fur—Now, Fashion Must Ditch All Animal Skins
‘Cosmopolitan’ and ‘Harper’s Bazaar’ Publisher Just Banned Fur—Now, Fashion Must Ditch All Animal Skins

With fur gone, a new frontier emerges — and the fashion world can’t afford to ignore it.

‘I Was Paid to Discredit Veganism Online.’ What This Viral Reddit Post Means for Animals and for You
‘I Was Paid to Discredit Veganism Online.’ What This Viral Reddit Post Means for Animals and for You

If you’ve ever scrolled through a comment section and wondered why some people seem weirdly invested in bashing vegans, you’re right to be skeptical—and an apparent confession from a Reddit poster reveals exactly why.

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Victory! Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Drops Dog-Sledding Excursions After PETA Plea
Victory! Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Drops Dog-Sledding Excursions After PETA Plea

After hearing from PETA, a travel company is cruising toward compassion by ditching a cruel industry.

HUGE VICTORY! CDC to End All Its Monkey Experiments—a Historic Win for Animals, Public Health, and Science
HUGE VICTORY! CDC to End All Its Monkey Experiments—a Historic Win for Animals, Public Health, and Science

PETA has warned the CDC that experiments on monkeys have done nothing to help humans—in fact, they’ve endangered the public for decades. Now, a seismic shift is coming.

Holiday Gifts for Her: Compassionate, Personal, and Meaningful
Personal Care & Fashion
Holiday Gifts for Her: Compassionate, Personal, and Meaningful

The holidays are approaching fast, and it’s time to start checking off your shopping list! These thoughtful, personal gifts are perfect for any special lady in your life—she’s sure to adore every single one.

Budget-Friendly, Compassionate, and Delicious: Vegan Thanksgiving for Four Under $20
Food
Budget-Friendly, Compassionate, and Delicious: Vegan Thanksgiving for Four Under $20

Grocery prices are on the rise, but preparing a festive feast doesn’t have to break the bank—and vegan foods are the key to keeping it budget-friendly. Here’s a guide to whipping up a vegan Thanksgiving meal for four with $20 or less.

The New Study That SeaWorld Doesn’t Want You to Know About…
The New Study That SeaWorld Doesn’t Want You to Know About…

Researchers just delivered a powerful scientific verdict on dolphin and whale captivity—and it’s not good news for marine parks.

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How Seaweed Could Save Millions of Animals Killed for Experiments
How Seaweed Could Save Millions of Animals Killed for Experiments

Seaweed is a superstar of the plant world—and now, scientists have discovered another one of its remarkable powers.

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Hard Rock Cafe Goes Beyond: Vegan Burger Now Rocking Menus Across North America!
Food
Hard Rock Cafe Goes Beyond: Vegan Burger Now Rocking Menus Across North America!

Something big just hit the menu at Hard Rock Cafe—and it’s a total game-changer for animals and compassionate diners alike.

Nothing ‘Spectacular’ About Suffering: Alec Baldwin Urges Radio City to Drop the Animal Acts in Its Christmas Show
Nothing ‘Spectacular’ About Suffering: Alec Baldwin Urges Radio City to Drop the Animal Acts in Its Christmas Show

Find out what an award-winning actor said to Radio City Music Hall in a new ad for PETA.

Glue Traps Be Gone! Dollarama Ditched the Deadly Devices After Hearing From PETA
Glue Traps Be Gone! Dollarama Ditched the Deadly Devices After Hearing From PETA

In a kind move that will spare countless lives, Canada’s largest dollar store chain confirmed that it has banned these torturous devices.

PETA Calls on Feds to Investigate Companies Connected to Mississippi Truck Crash
PETA Calls on Feds to Investigate Companies Connected to Mississippi Truck Crash

A Mississippi highway crash was just the beginning—PETA has traced the tragedy to a network of laboratories, dealers, and transporters with long records of animal abuse.

Screams from the Lab: 5 Animal Experiments That Make Horror Films Look Tame
Screams from the Lab: 5 Animal Experiments That Make Horror Films Look Tame

Think horror films are disturbing? The real-life experiments mirrored in these five could make even the bravest viewer scream.

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