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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Food

PETA’s Ad Scores Placement in the Super Bowl Program—See Who Stars in the Spread

PETA scored for THIS animal by placing a bold print ad in this year’s Super Bowl program. Check out the spread!

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Victory! Top Sponsors Pull Sponsorships of the Hadi Shrine Circus

Victory! Top sponsors have pulled their support of the Hadi Shrine Circus, which still uses elephants and other animals in its cruel acts.

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UPDATE: More Than 100 Children as Young as 13 Illegally Worked at More Than a Dozen U.S. Slaughterhouses, Federal Investigators Find

A federal investigation has blown the lid off rampant illegal child labor at more than a dozen slaughterhouses across the U.S. Here’s what YOU can do.

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What Makes Goats So Great? Check Out These 8 Amazing Facts!

When we talk about “the goat,” we don’t mean Tom Brady. Learn more about gentle, curious goats with these eight amazing facts.

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Food

PETA Urges Shenandoah Valley Organic to Take Action Following Truck Crash That Killed and Maimed Chickens

A truck hauling chickens to a slaughterhouse in Harrisonburg, Virginia, overturned, killing many and maiming others. Here’s what PETA is doing about it.

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Entertainment

VIDEO: Trainer Attacked While Forcing Tigers to Perform at Italian Circus

A video of a tiger attacking a trainer during a live circus show is yet another cautionary tale that no one should have needed.

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VIDEO: Mabel Spends Her First Holidays in a Loving Home—Instead of in a Miserable Laboratory-Supplying Factory

After being freed from Envigo’s dog-breeding hellhole, Mabel the beagle is spending her first holidays in a loving home, thanks to PETA.

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22 Victories for Animals Exploited for Entertainment in 2022

PETA celebrated major wins for exploited animals in 2022, including a successful nationwide search for a chimpanzee and taking down a “Tiger King” villain in court.

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Victory! Following Push From PETA, ‘City & County Credit Union’ Cuts Ties With SeaQuest

Victory! Another company has cut ties with SeaQuest—a chain of crummy shopping mall aquariums plagued by animal deaths and injuries to visitors.

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Sunrise Side Owner James Svoboda’s License Permanently Revoked for Litany of AWA Violations

James Svoboda’s days of roadside exhibition are over! Discover how PETA helped animals he abused and learn how you can take action for others like them.

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Animal Companions

5 Shocking PETA Investigations That Sparked Major Action for Animals in 2022

See some of the shocking findings that PETA’s investigations uncovered—and how our work helped animals in 2022.

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PETA Files FTC Complaint Over Injuries to Visitors, Staff at SeaQuest Aquariums

Animals die and humans are injured at SeaQuest aquariums—yet the company markets itself as safe and family-friendly. That’s why PETA is asking the FTC to get involved.

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SeaWorld Just Secretly Shipped 24 Dolphins to Abu Dhabi

Learn the names and histories of the 24 dolphins SeaWorld just shipped thousands of miles across the globe.

Food

Animals WERE Harmed: How American Humane Has Failed Animals

“No animals were harmed”? We disagree. PETA’s video reveals why you shouldn’t trust American Humane labels.

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‘All Things Wild’ Exhibitor Lisa Lopez Slapped With $16,000 Civil Penalty Following Multiple Investigation Requests by PETA

Following a tip from PETA, Lisa Lopez—the operator of a cruel tiger exhibit known as All Things Wild—is in hot water with federal officials.