Elena Waldman

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.

Compassion Runs in the Family! Here’s How the Baldwins Have Helped PETA Speak Up for Animals
Compassion Runs in the Family! Here’s How the Baldwins Have Helped PETA Speak Up for Animals

Ready to stream “The Baldwins” on TLC? Find out how the famous family has helped PETA speak up for animals!

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Mike White Speaks Up for Baby Monkeys Whose Suffering Was Documented in PETA’s Exposé
Mike White Speaks Up for Baby Monkeys Whose Suffering Was Documented in PETA’s Exposé

After Mike White saw PETA’s exposé of “monkey schools” in Thailand—where season three of “The White Lotus” was filmed—he said THIS in a letter to the Thai government.

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Mt. Hope Auction Stopped for Now From Causing Suffering and Death
Mt. Hope Auction Stopped for Now From Causing Suffering and Death

Find out where the notoriously cruel exotic-animal auction stands now, and how we got here.

VIDEO: ‘Love Island USA’ Superstar Leah Kateb and Her Bestie Blue ‘Couple Up’ With PETA in Sweet V-Day Adoption Campaign
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VIDEO: ‘Love Island USA’ Superstar Leah Kateb and Her Bestie Blue ‘Couple Up’ With PETA in Sweet V-Day Adoption Campaign

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, “Love Island USA” superstar Leah Kateb is using her platform to speak up for a cause close to her heart: adoption. Check it out!

VIDEO: Exploited Lion ‘Attacks’ Man at Circus—Animal Acts Everywhere Must End!
VIDEO: Exploited Lion ‘Attacks’ Man at Circus—Animal Acts Everywhere Must End!

Footage of the gruesome incident proves yet again that animals do not belong in circuses.

Post Malone Is Partnering With Oreo—PETA Urges ‘Rockstar’ Rapper to Speak Up for Mice and Rats
Post Malone Is Partnering With Oreo—PETA Urges ‘Rockstar’ Rapper to Speak Up for Mice and Rats

PETA wants Post Malone—who just announced his partnership with Oreo—to help us make nutritional research “better NOW”! Here’s what we said in a letter to the rapper.

Virginia Governor Declares February Spay/Neuter Awareness Month—Here’s How PETA Is ‘Snipping’ Away at Animal Homelessness
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Virginia Governor Declares February Spay/Neuter Awareness Month—Here’s How PETA Is ‘Snipping’ Away at Animal Homelessness

Snip, snip, hooray! Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued a proclamation to help curb the companion animal homelessness and overpopulation crisis.

PETA’s Super Sweet New Video Features ‘Chicago Med’ Star Torrey DeVitto and Her Rescued Goats—Here’s Her Message for Shoppers
PETA’s Super Sweet New Video Features ‘Chicago Med’ Star Torrey DeVitto and Her Rescued Goats—Here’s Her Message for Shoppers

Actor, new mom, and rescued goat guardian Torrey DeVitto has a message for shoppers. Watch her new video with PETA!

‘Save Me and $23 Billion!’ PETA’s Giant ‘Mouse’ Urges Trump Administration to Make American Research Great
‘Save Me and $23 Billion!’ PETA’s Giant ‘Mouse’ Urges Trump Administration to Make American Research Great

At President Trump’s inauguration events, PETA’s giant “mouse” is exposing the REAL swamp: a bloated government agency that wastes billions of taxpayer dollars on cruel, useless experiments on animals.

‘The Angriest Dog in the World’: How the Late David Lynch Shed Light on the Plight of ‘Outdoor Dogs’
‘The Angriest Dog in the World’: How the Late David Lynch Shed Light on the Plight of ‘Outdoor Dogs’

As we remember the surrealist pioneer David Lynch, let’s reflect on one of his creations that inspired empathy for chained dogs.

When Disaster Strikes, Compassion Prevails: Here’s How Vegans Are Rallying for Los Angeles Fire Relief
When Disaster Strikes, Compassion Prevails: Here’s How Vegans Are Rallying for Los Angeles Fire Relief

Amid the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles, compassionate individuals and businesses are rising as beacons of hope in their communities.

24 Humans Injured and One Dead After Apparently Upset Elephant Lashes Out at Festival in India
24 Humans Injured and One Dead After Apparently Upset Elephant Lashes Out at Festival in India

A fatal incident that occurred at a ceremony in Kerala, India, serves as yet another grave warning about the exploitation of live elephants. PETA India is offering a compassionate solution.

Chicago Bull Jalen Smith Is an MVP for Animals—Here Are His ‘Three-Pointers’ for Keeping Companion Dogs Safe in the Winter
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Chicago Bull Jalen Smith Is an MVP for Animals—Here Are His ‘Three-Pointers’ for Keeping Companion Dogs Safe in the Winter

NBA star Jalen Smith wants YOU to score a slam dunk by being an “ally”-oop to animals. Catch his new PSA with PETA!

Should You Get a ‘Pet’ Chinchilla? Here’s What You Should Know Before Adopting
Should You Get a ‘Pet’ Chinchilla? Here’s What You Should Know Before Adopting

Considering a chinchilla as a “pet”? Chinchillas have unique needs that require special attention and care. Here are important things to know before you adopt one.

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If THIS Mother Orca’s Grieving Ritual Breaks Your Heart, Wait Until You Learn Corky the Orca’s Tragic Story
If THIS Mother Orca’s Grieving Ritual Breaks Your Heart, Wait Until You Learn Corky the Orca’s Tragic Story

While the world watches in sorrow as a grieving mother orca carries her dead baby through the ocean, PETA is calling attention to another suffering orca who has been imprisoned at marine parks for 55 years.

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