Rebecca Maness

As PETA’s online lifestyle content producer, Rebecca loves writing about anything and everything related to leading a healthy, happy vegan life. When she’s not writing about the latest trends, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes, exploring Los Angeles’ vibrant vegan culinary scene, and embarking on exhilarating hikes and camping trips. At home, she shares her life with her beloved feline companion, Cosmo.

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Is Animal Dissection Effective? A New Review Has the Answer

Animal dissection is still used in some classrooms across the country, but is it really an effective teaching tool? A new review has the answer.

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PETA Latino ‘Crime Scene’ Shocks Colombian Capital

PETA Latino’s “crime scene” in Bogotá, Colombia, challenges passersby to think about the horrors of animal agriculture.

latine-owned vegan leather brands and products

Personal Care & Fashion

Shop the Hottest Leather-Free Looks Created by Latine-Owned Brands

Some of the biggest names in vegan leather are Latine-owned. Get to know Piñatex, Desserto, and more, and shop with animals in mind.

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Parenting

Prepackaged Vegan Snacks and Treats for Your Kids

Your kids will love these vegan snacks and treats that are premade and ready to go. They’re perfect for school, road trips, and anytime snacking—yum!

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Food

Natural, Vegan Ways to Dye Your Food Bright, Vibrant Colors

Natural food coloring is easy and fun—with the power of fruits and veggies, you can paint with all the colors of the rainbow without harming animals.

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Food

Sprinkle Some Color and Kindness Into Your Life With These Vegan Rainbow Foods

Add some color and kindness to animals to your daily routine with these fun vegan rainbow food ideas.

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What Are You Wearing Around Your Neck? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wear Pearls

Are pearls vegan? Where do they even come from? We’re answering all your questions about pearls and the animals they come from.

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Food

No Cow, No Problem—Try These Creamy, Indulgent Vegan Milkshakes

Creamy, sweet, and indulgent vegan milkshake options are popping up at spots nationwide. We’ve gathered some of the best you have to try.

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Celebrate International Friendship Day With These Heartwarming PETA Rescue Stories

This International Friendship Day, these heartwarming PETA rescue stories will remind you that the truest friends stick together—even through the toughest times.

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Food

Vegan Butcher Shop in Los Angeles Is Merging Mexican Flavors With Deli Classics

Maciel’s Plant-Based Butcher & Deli is one of the first vegan butcher shops to open in Los Angeles—here are PETA Latino’s picks among its offerings.

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Personal Care & Fashion

Complete Your Summer Looks With Leather-Free Accessories From von Holzhausen

Complete your look with these luxurious vegan summer accessories from women-owned PETA Business Friend von Holzhausen.

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Animal Companions

PHOTOS: PETA’s 2022 Poochella Festival Helps Virginia Dogs Find Loving Homes

PETA’s Poochella adoption festival came back with a bang this year, with dozens of happy dogs looking for loving new homes.

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Food

We Can’t Get Enough of These Latine-Owned Restaurants, Chosen by PETA Latino

Authentic flavors abound at these vegan-friendly Latine-owned restaurants. PETA Latino has found some of the best nationwide.

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Food

Indulgent, Authentic, and Vegan Latin American Desserts, Chosen by PETA Latino

Whatever your favorite “postre,” there’s sure to be a vegan version out there. PETA Latino has found some of the best across the country.

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Food

Order the ‘Lone Star Tick Cookbook’ Today: Vegan ‘Bites’ That Don’t ‘Suck’ for Animals

The lone star tick’s bite transmits a molecule that can cause an allergic reaction to meat and dairy in humans—but whether you’ve been bitten or you’re just looking to ditch meat, PETA’s “Lone Star Tick Cookbook” is for you.