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.

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11 Things You Can Win by Bidding in PETA’s 40th Anniversary Auction

PETA’s 40th Anniversary virtual event features an online auction with tons of goodies. Here are a few of the prizes up for grabs in this year’s auction!

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New Studies Show Why Racetracks Should Go Whip-Free for Horses

Since research proves that horses are much more sensitive to whips than people may realize, passing rules prohibiting whips in races remains a top priority.

Stores and Restaurants Participating in ‘ThanksVegan’ 2020

“ThanksVegan” is here, and if you’re not joining in on the vegan fun, you’re missing out! Check out these participating stores and restaurants.

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PETA’s Holiday Gifts Celebrate the Gift That Keeps on Giving: Tofu!

Tofu never caused a pandemic, but it sure does make for some fantastic gift ideas! Check out all the hilarious ways PETA is celebrating tofu this season.

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Smithfield-Bound Truck Runs off the Road, Kills Pigs

A truck taking more than 160 pigs to a Smithfield Foods slaughterhouse was involved in a wreck just before delivering the animals.

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Breeder Loses License, Slapped With $40,000 Fine Following PETA Tips

After PETA tipped off authorities, a Pennsylvania guinea pig and rabbit breeder is finally paying the price for his cruel activities.

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Personal Care & Fashion

Wipe Away Impurities With PETA’s List of Cruelty-Free Makeup Removers

Need a cruelty-free makeup remover? PETA’s list of products caters to all skin types, with makeup-removing gels, oils, wipes, and micellar waters.

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Personal Care & Fashion

That Color Correcting Cream on TikTok Isn’t Vegan—but These Are!

The viral CC cream on TikTok isn’t cruelty-free, so make your #ForYou page animal-friendly by trying out these vegan color correcting creams!

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PETA Becomes a Shareholder in 4 Racetrack-Owning Companies

For four racetrack-owning companies, there’s a new shareholder in town: PETA. See how we’re going to help horses at racetracks across the U.S.!

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How Well Do YOU Know Animal-Friendly Beauty? This Quiz Might Surprise You

How well do you know cruelty-free beauty? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of animal-friendly cosmetics—some of the answers might surprise you!

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Rep. Dina Titus to USDA: End Cruel Tests on Animals to Help Farmers

Farmers are forced to pay mandatory fees by the USDA that are used to fund deadly tests on animals—and Rep. Dina Titus is joining PETA to say enough is enough.

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Cruelty-Free Micellar Waters for a Clean Complexion

If you’re joining the micellar water craze, opt for one that doesn’t harm animals. Here are some awesome cruelty-free micellar waters to choose from!

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How PETA’s Fieldworkers ‘Broke the Chain’ This Summer

Mingo didn’t know life outside a cramped, filthy pen. Now, she’s living indoors as part of a family. Meet the other animals PETA helped these past few months.

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Personal Care & Fashion

PETA’s Guide to Cruelty-Free Beauty on a Work-From-Home Schedule

Kick your day off right with this fresh, vibrant, cruelty-free beauty routine that will make you excited to tackle your work-from-home schedule.

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Local Activists Lead Charge to Win Over Winners—TJX-Owned Companies Are All Finally Fur-Free!

The TJX-owned Canadian department store chain Winners has just banned fur, scoring a major win for animals in the fur industry.