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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.

Odd the Monkey Rescued From Abusive Thai Coconut Industry

Thanks to PETA Asia, Odd the monkey can finally enjoy a normal life—away from Thailand’s cruel coconut industry. Here’s how you can help others!

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Earth to Foodies: Here’s Where You Should Dine on Earth Day

Check out these restaurants and companies that are helping PETA for “Go Vegan for the Earth” Day this year!

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Count Your Days, Draize—Paper by PETA Scientists Challenges Status Quo

Chemicals are still being applied to live rabbits’ eyes in cruel pesticide experiments, but PETA scientists are challenging the status quo.

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Sun, Sand, and … Spaying?! PETA Latino Launches Cancún Spay-a-Thon

Spring break in Cancún isn’t just about partying ’til dawn. See how PETA Latino is making a lasting difference for Cancún’s animals.

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Whipping horses at racetracks challenged by PETA entities around the world
Horse Racing Industry Censors Jockey’s Remark—Still Allows Cruel Whips

In an offensive interview, jockey Robby Albarado made light of whipping horses.

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Victory! Rite Aid Says ‘Farewell’ to Greeting Cards Mocking Great Apes

After hearing from PETA, Rite Aid is taking an anti-speciesist stand by removing ape-unfriendly greeting cards from its shelves.

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USDA Cites Tregembo Again for Lack of Vet Care, Decrepit Enclosures

PETA submitted four complaints against Tregembo Animal Park last year alone, and the USDA has finally taken action against the decrepit roadside zoo.

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Are Parasites in Your Meal? Ditch Fish Before Your Food Feasts on You!

Dangerous parasites may worm their way into fish flesh. Catch kindness, not worms, by eating only vegan seafood.

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Animal Companions
Even an Iditarod Champion Admitted It: Dog-Sled Racing Is Inhumane

Even a four-time Iditarod champion agreed that dog-sled racing is rife with cruelty and suffering. Here’s how YOU can help dogs forced to run in the Iditarod.

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Trophy Hunter Posts Grisly Photos With Giraffe’s Cut-Out Heart

A hunter who killed a giraffe posted selfies to FB showing her posing with the animal’s heart, calling it the “perfect” Valentine’s Day gift.

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PETA Latino protest for Lolita at the Miami Seaquarium
PETA Latino Hung Massive Banner Demanding Freedom for Lolita

PETA Latino unveiled a massive banner demanding the release of Lolita, who is still languishing in the smallest orca tank in the world.

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TikTok C-Section: French Bulldog Reportedly Killed by Fake Vet and Apparent Breeder

The only surgery that Lyla should’ve received was one performed by a licensed vet, before she was bred: She should’ve been spayed.

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Wake Forest U. Skirting U.S. Research Rules for Monkey Torture in China?

PETA demands an investigation: Is Wake Forest University complicit in the misuse of U.S. funds in monkey black-site, torture-type experiments?

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Animal Companions
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue—Spaying and Neutering Beats Dinner for 2

Roses are red. Violets are blue. If you love your animal companion, here’s what you should do!

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WATCH: Mice Struggle to Crawl After Experimenters Crush Spinal Cords

At Germany’s Ruhr-University Bochum, experimenters mutilated mice in useless and unreliable tests. Find out how YOU can help advance research!

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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?”

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind

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