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.

Episode 2 of ‘Chimp Crazy’ Looks Back at a System That Failed Travis the Chimpanzee

Episode two of “Chimp Crazy”—the latest documentary from the director of “Tiger King”—tells the tragic story of Travis the chimpanzee.

Take a ‘Tint’! PETA U.K. Urges Farrow & Ball to Ditch ‘Dead Salmon,’ ‘Tallow,’ and Other Anti-Animal Paint Names

We’re not against using colorful language, but one paint company’s anti-animal color names are just plain speciesist. Here’s what PETA U.K. said in a letter to the company.

Dodging Bombs and Daring Rescues—Don’t Miss the Latest Video From Ukraine

PETA-supported rescuers rushed to the war-torn city of Chasiv Yar at dusk to evacuate eight dogs. Watch the daring eleventh-hour rescue and support PETA’s Global Compassion Fund.

Victory! National Mango Board’s Seedy Tests on Rats and Mice End Following Pressure From PETA

The National Mango Board’s rotten-to-the-core animal experiments are over. Get the juicy details on PETA’s campaign that led to this victory.

Whistleblowers Allege Suffering, Neglect, and Multiple Deaths at SeaQuest Fort Worth

Three former employees at SeaQuest Fort Worth have come forward with damning allegations against the mall aquarium hellhole. Here’s what they documented.

Keep Speaking Up for Bing the Bearcat! Binghamton U Apparently Heeds PETA’s Cease and Desist Over Facebook Censorship

Success! A cease and desist demand from PETA Foundation lawyers has apparently prompted Binghamton University to stop silencing critics speaking up for Bing the bearcat.

‘Borderlands’ Viewers to Get Anti-Violence Message From Horror King Eli Roth

Slasher enthusiast Eli Roth knows that violence should be left on the screen. Here’s what the “Borderlands” director said in a PSA for PETA.

Balloons in the Basilica?! PETA U.K. Urges Pope to Deflate Bullfighting

On the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a message from PETA U.K. came from above. Will the pope listen and rise up for bulls?

PETA Entities Call On European Commission to Continue to Protect Seals From Violent Commercial Slaughter

Save the seals! PETA entities are calling on the European Commission to protect a landmark law that prevents seals from enduring violent, painful deaths.

Vicious Whipping, Bloody Horses, and Blue Tongues—Olympic Equestrian Events Must End!

Where equestrian events go, major cruelty scandals follow. PETA entities from around the globe are calling for the elimination of Olympic equestrian events.

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Brad Pitt’s Company, ‘God’s True Cashmere,’ Removes Misleading Claims Following Cease and Desist From PETA

It seems that Brad Pitt and his clothing company, God’s True Cashmere, have some repenting to do. Find out why PETA sent the actor a cease and desist letter.

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Three More Prisoners Born at SeaWorld San Antonio—Tell the ‘Abusement’ Park to Empty Its Tanks!

SeaWorld has announced that three more cetaceans were born into miserable confinement at SeaWorld San Antonio. PETA is calling for the “abusement” park to empty its tanks.

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Trump Supporters’ Ear Bandages Prompt New PETA Sticker: ‘No One Deserves Cropped Ears!’

Former President Trump’s supporters are sporting ear bandages, so to encourage even more empathy, PETA has just released a sticker promoting compassion for ALL, including dogs whose ears are mutilated without their consent.

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Cavers Nab PETA Award for Rescuing Dog Trapped in Giant Caverns

A Compassionate Action Award is on its way from PETA to two cavers whose excursion turned into a heroic, 11th-hour rescue mission.

Will PETA’s Spoof ‘Sausage Party’ Ad Get a Rise out of Meat-Eating Men?

PETA’s new “Sausage Party” spoof ad might get a rise out of meat-eating men—but we’re not afraid of a little dysfunction.

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