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.

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: 7 ‘Swicy’ Vegan Snacks to Upgrade Your Snack Game
Food
Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: 7 ‘Swicy’ Vegan Snacks to Upgrade Your Snack Game

Sugar, spice, and everything nice—“swicy” is the crave-worthy combo heating up the snack world, and if you like a bold kick of flavor, you’ll love THESE vegan bites!

5 Vegan Creatine Brands to Fuel Your Workouts
Personal Care & Fashion
5 Vegan Creatine Brands to Fuel Your Workouts

Looking to power up your workouts? Get the scoop on what vegan creatine is, what it can do for you, and which brands to try.

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Lip Service: 5 Vegan and Cruelty-Free Lip Masks That Go Above and Beyond
Personal Care & Fashion
Lip Service: 5 Vegan and Cruelty-Free Lip Masks That Go Above and Beyond

Mwah! Kiss your dry, chapped lips goodbye and say “hello” to smooth, supple smoochers with these 5 vegan and cruelty-free lip masks.

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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Darling Sasha Farber Steps Up for Cats and Dogs in Delightful PETA Campaign Starring His Adopted Pup 
Animal Companions
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Darling Sasha Farber Steps Up for Cats and Dogs in Delightful PETA Campaign Starring His Adopted Pup 

“Dancing With the Stars” darling Sasha Farber and his dance partner pup Ruby are hitting the dancefloor in a delightful new PETA ad. Check it out!

Clarissa Molina ‘Dies’ in Hot Car to Highlight Deadly Danger for Dogs in New PETA Latino Video
Clarissa Molina ‘Dies’ in Hot Car to Highlight Deadly Danger for Dogs in New PETA Latino Video

Even “just a minute” in a hot car can be fatal—and with summer well underway, PETA Latino’s urgent PSA starring actor and personality Clarissa Molina is more important than ever.

Sofía Sisniega Bares the Naked Truth in PETA Ad for World Environment Day: Leather Kills
Sofía Sisniega Bares the Naked Truth in PETA Ad for World Environment Day: Leather Kills

No calves on THESE calves! In a flashy PETA ad on World Environment Day, Sofía Sisniega is baring the naked truth about leather.

“Bullfighting Is a Sin”: PETA Activists Tackled After Confronting Pope Leo XIV
“Bullfighting Is a Sin”: PETA Activists Tackled After Confronting Pope Leo XIV

A dramatic confrontation at the Vatican marks the latest flashpoint in PETA’s push to get Pope Leo XIV to condemn bullfighting ahead of his trip to Spain.

Cool, Caffeinated, and Compassionate: A Vegan Guide to Starbucks’ Summer 2026 Drink Lineup
Food
Cool, Caffeinated, and Compassionate: A Vegan Guide to Starbucks’ Summer 2026 Drink Lineup

The coffee chain’s summer drink menu brings back fan favorites and introduces new seasonal twists, from tropical refreshers to horchata-inspired sips. The even better news? Some are already vegan, and others can be easily customized with a few simple swaps.

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Update: Safari Owner Pleads Guilty to 47 Charges After PETA Exposed Neglect
Update: Safari Owner Pleads Guilty to 47 Charges After PETA Exposed Neglect

After years of pushing for action, PETA’s evidence helped bring hundreds of animals to safety.

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From VR Experiences to AI-Powered Animals: 9 Ways PETA Uses Technology to Inspire Compassion
From VR Experiences to AI-Powered Animals: 9 Ways PETA Uses Technology to Inspire Compassion

What happens when cutting-edge tech meets unstoppable compassion? Learn how PETA is harnessing the power of AI and VR to revolutionize animal-rights advocacy.

Germany Goes Vegan? ‘National Geographic’ Just Spotlighted PETA Germany’s Bold Vision for the Future
Germany Goes Vegan? ‘National Geographic’ Just Spotlighted PETA Germany’s Bold Vision for the Future

Imagine a world with less food insecurity, less pollution, and more compassion. According to a new PETA Germany paper covered in “National Geographic,” this future is possible. Here’s how.

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Squeak Back to the ’80s: PETA’s Rat-Themed Prom That Took NYC by Storm
Squeak Back to the ’80s: PETA’s Rat-Themed Prom That Took NYC by Storm

To “squeak” up for NYC’s rodent residents, PETA threw a totally tubular prom party—and yes, it was rat-themed. Here’s what went down at the most epic, ’80s-inspired bash of the year.

Gentle Skincare, Cruelty-Free: Vegan Dupes for CeraVe, Cetaphil, and More
Personal Care & Fashion
Gentle Skincare, Cruelty-Free: Vegan Dupes for CeraVe, Cetaphil, and More

If you’re after gentle, fragrance-free skincare, you’re in the right spot. Put down the CeraVe and Cetaphil and try THESE vegan dupes instead.

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Why Emu Oil Is Cruel and How It’s Extracted
Personal Care & Fashion
Why Emu Oil Is Cruel and How It’s Extracted

The skincare industry hides the truth about emu oil: where emu oil comes from, how emu oil is extracted, and why it is cruel.

5 Reasons Why Jumping Spiders Are Not ‘Pets’
Animal Companions
5 Reasons Why Jumping Spiders Are Not ‘Pets’

If you come across videos of “pet” jumping spiders on TikTok, don’t hit “share.” Here are five reasons why jumping spiders are not “pets.”

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