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.

Giving Your Brain a Boost: How Vegan Foods Can Help You Focus
Food
Giving Your Brain a Boost: How Vegan Foods Can Help You Focus

Need help staying sharp in class? These brain-boosting foods can help you focus and stay on top of your game.

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PETA Fights to Keep ‘Chimp Crazy’ Villain Tonia Haddix in Jail
PETA Fights to Keep ‘Chimp Crazy’ Villain Tonia Haddix in Jail

PETA’s taking the notorious animal exploiter to court yet again to make sure her 46-month jail sentence stands. Check back here for breaking updates on Tonia Haddix’s case.

No PETA, No Progress: Celebrating 45 Years of Animal Liberation (VIDEO)
No PETA, No Progress: Celebrating 45 Years of Animal Liberation (VIDEO)

What if PETA never existed? Our haunting new video shows what would STILL be happening to animals without 45 years of our relentless advocacy.

How Many Have to Die for a Handbag? What a Crocodile Egg Hunter’s Death Reveals About the Wild-Animal Skins Industry
How Many Have to Die for a Handbag? What a Crocodile Egg Hunter’s Death Reveals About the Wild-Animal Skins Industry

A man is dead, workers are butchering crocodiles alive, and Hermès is still making crocodile skin bags. Find out what a high-profile trial is exposing about the deadly wild-animal skins trade.

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No, Not Even in ‘Moderation’—New Study Confirms That Consuming Processed Meat Can Kill You
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No, Not Even in ‘Moderation’—New Study Confirms That Consuming Processed Meat Can Kill You

Processed meat kills humans, too. Find out what a sweeping new study says about consuming processed flesh—even “in moderation.”

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A Mom’s Message to Dump Dairy: Heather Rae El Moussa and Her Son Serve Up Compassion in Adorable New PETA Campaign
A Mom’s Message to Dump Dairy: Heather Rae El Moussa and Her Son Serve Up Compassion in Adorable New PETA Campaign

From “Selling Sunset” star to super mom, Heather Rae El Moussa does it all—and when it comes to vegan cheeses, she’s an expert! Check out her sweet new campaign with PETA.

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Victory! Washington State Bans the Use of Elephants, Big Cats, and More Animals in Circuses and Traveling Acts
Victory! Washington State Bans the Use of Elephants, Big Cats, and More Animals in Circuses and Traveling Acts

From small-town fairgrounds to traveling tents, the abuse was hiding in plain sight—but not anymore, thanks to THIS monumental Washington state law.

Satisfy Without the Spike With These Low-Sugar, Diabetic-Friendly Vegan Snacks
Food
Satisfy Without the Spike With These Low-Sugar, Diabetic-Friendly Vegan Snacks

Are you looking for vegan snacks that won’t mess with your blood sugar? These diabetic AND animal-friendly picks prove you can snack smart and satisfy your cravings.

Yet Another Ex-Worker for Plainville Farms Convicted Based on PETA’s Irrefutable Evidence
Yet Another Ex-Worker for Plainville Farms Convicted Based on PETA’s Irrefutable Evidence

Thanks to help from kind people like you, PETA’s putting Plainville’s “humane meat” myth on blast. But there’s still more work to do! Take action for turkeys now.

Ron Perlman in PETA PSA: Fireworks at Niagara Falls? Hell No!
Ron Perlman in PETA PSA: Fireworks at Niagara Falls? Hell No!

‘Hellboy’ star Ron Perlman is lighting a fire under Niagara Falls Tourism with an urgent PSA: End fireworks displays. Check out his new video for PETA!

‘Inside the Bunker’: 18-Month Investigation Exposes Cruelty, Confinement, and Corruption Inside a Spanish Laboratory
‘Inside the Bunker’: 18-Month Investigation Exposes Cruelty, Confinement, and Corruption Inside a Spanish Laboratory

One woman risked everything to expose cruelty and corruption in one of the most extensive undercover operations ever conducted in an animal testing laboratory. What she documented in Prime Video’s “Undercover: Inside the Bunker” is shocking—but not unique.

Family Goals: Soccer Stars Christen Press and Tobin Heath Team Up With Pup Bobbi to Promote Adoption
Animal Companions
Family Goals: Soccer Stars Christen Press and Tobin Heath Team Up With Pup Bobbi to Promote Adoption

They may be forwards on the field, but Christen Press and Tobin Heath are defenders of animals. Watch the soccer stars toast to their “most valuable pup” in PETA’s adorable new video!

Summer 2025 Makeup Trends Are Blooming—Here Are Some Vegan Staples You’ll Need to Achieve This Season’s Hottest Looks
Personal Care & Fashion
Summer 2025 Makeup Trends Are Blooming—Here Are Some Vegan Staples You’ll Need to Achieve This Season’s Hottest Looks

Ready to shine this season? Discover the must-have vegan products to help you perfect the hottest summer 2025 makeup trends!

Smoky, Saucy, and Snackable: Vegan BBQ Bites to Fire Up Your Snack Game
Food
Smoky, Saucy, and Snackable: Vegan BBQ Bites to Fire Up Your Snack Game

Craving a sweet, smoky bite? These vegan BBQ chips, filling appetizers, and other crave-worthy snacks channel all the backyard cookout vibes.

Jackpot! Las Vegas Is Getting Kinder to Animals
Jackpot! Las Vegas Is Getting Kinder to Animals

From animal acts disappearing from the Strip to seedy exhibitors shutting down, Las Vegas is getting kinder to animals.

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