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First-Ever Conference to End Factory Farming

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This sounds wonderful. It will be in Arlington, VA at the end of October. Someday, if it becomes an annual event, I hope I can go.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic catechism affirm that compassion for animals is a matter of human dignity. The Episcopal Church embraces a resolution that specifically addresses puppy mills and factory farms. The Catholic Church is not alone among major religions on this issue.

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Consolidation of Egg Industry

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egg industry is planning a strategic conference after the presidential election to plan for the future. Tags: eggs farm animal welfare factory farm chickens. At the International Egg Commission’s annual meeting, held last month in China, it was noted that animal welfare activists in the U.S.