Presented from Friendly House, three HGP members share stories of notable events in their lives. Organized by Suzanne Thornton.
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Humanist Issues
02/22/2015
Del Allen
Del Allen hosts a discussion of humanist issues in the light of current events.
Education in Haiti
02/15/2015
Richard Ireland
Richard Ireland discusses his non-profit organization “Education for Haiti.” He looks at the challenges of international intervention – the good and the bad of it. Mr. Ireland served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Haiti from 1998 to 2001. Upon his return, he decided to help kids in Haiti by providing tuition. For ten years he sent money to six families and asked them to spend it on tuition. Upon visiting in 2011, he discovered that his intervention of just $200 for each family had an amazing impact. He then decided to start a non-profit in order to continue support for students. See educationforhaiti.org for further information.
Factory Farming and Climate Change
02/08/2015
Cassie Bishop
Presentation by Cassie Bishop. The agricultural sector is contributing more to climate change than any other factor. Practices like factory farming and aquaculture are responsible for ocean dead zones, horrific air quality, a staggering amount of waste, toxins poured into rivers and seas, and potentially irreversible soil erosion. These are all products of Big Ag. The Earth is being attacked on every level. Factory Farming will not be a part of the climate conversation until we make it one. Cassie is Regional Director of the Factory Farming Awareness Coalition. She is in her final semester at Lewis & Clark College where she studies international affairs.
Animal Rights
02/01/2015
Scott Beckstead
Scott Beckstead discusses advances in animal protection and the legal standing of animals in Oregon, in the United States, and around the world. While operating his law practice, Mr. Beckstead gained substantial experience in the field of Animal Law. He co-authored the first casebook on Animal Law. He taught the subject at U of O School of Law and at Willamette Uninersity. He served as Mayor of Waldport from 2002 to 2007. He is currently with The Humane Society of the United States.