NYT Columnist David Brooks Returns to Westmont s Annual Leadership Event Lead Where You Stand Virtual Conference Offers Insights on Effective and Purposeful Leadership Beginning June 18
April 01, 2021 20:48 ET | Source: Westmont College Westmont College Montecito,
Santa Barbara, California, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Keynote speakers David Brooks, Erin Meyer, Gayle D. Beebe, Marcus “Goodie” Goodloe and Lisa DeBoer share insights on effective and purposeful leadership at the 2021 Lead Where You Stand Virtual Conference, which will be available for streaming on June 18 for $99 at westmont.edu/lead.
The Mosher Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership, the Brittingham Family Foundation and the Montecito Institute sponsor the event.
Norfolk animal rights activist featured in new documentary produced by Anjelica Huston
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and last updated 2021-03-11 12:15:47-05
NORFOLK, Va. - The images of their living conditions, deprivation, abuse and neglect are hard to swallow. It s really hard to see an animal suffer, it s very challenging, said Jes Cochran.
Cochran, a Norfolk resident and animal rights activist, works for PETA s Community Animal Project. We help with backyard dog issues, vet care, basic proper care for animals, Cochran said.
Cochran and several others are featured in a new documentary called Breaking the Chain, produced by Hollywood actress Anjelica Huston. The documentary follows us for several years in the field, Cochran explained.
Fact Check: Is PETA Responsible for the Deaths of Thousands of Animals?
On 1/29/21 at 6:56 PM EST
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is known for raising awareness with edgy public campaigns that often draw wide attention.
On Tuesday, the organization took to Twitter to declare that insulting someone using an animal name reinforces the myth that humans are superior to other animals & justified in violating them in a tweet that received thousands of responses.
Whenever PETA enters the public spotlight, criticizers of the organization speak out.
Words can create a more inclusive world, or perpetuate oppression.
Calling someone an animal as an insult reinforces the myth that humans are superior to other animals & justified in violating them.