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The Power of Place: Civil Rights Tourism
The Power of Place: Civil Rights Tourism
Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Hugh Taft-Morales loves reading about American history, from first settlements to today. He is particularly interested in the civil rights movement. This past summer, Hugh took his first civil rights tour. Here, he offers some reflections on that profound experience, explaining why it affected him so deeply and how he […]
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Joy Is an Act of Resistance
Joy Is an Act of Resistance
Greg Bonin Ethical Culture Leader What is the work of human relationships? What role does joy play in resistance, survival, and thriving? Greg Bonin will explore “durable joy,” a concept defined by poet Toi Derricotte. Greg specializes in institutional and organizational facilitation, bringing a practice grounded in embodiment, humanistic interdependence, and reflective inquiry as a […]
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Women Talking
Women Talking
Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society From mundane mansplaining to systemic silencing, men regularly ignore the voices of women. That is made tragically clear in Miriam Toews’ book Women Talking and director Sarah Polley’s 2022 film, which the book inspired. The #MeToo movement has produced some progress. But when it comes to who commands an audience, we are […]
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Why We Host a Secular Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
Why We Host a Secular Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
Margaret Downey President, The Freethought Society By creating a Day of the Dead celebration, Margaret Downey and her team—Victoria de la Torre, David Tamayo, and Memo Benumea—seek to honor the cultural traditions of Mexicans and Mexican Americans. This meaningful celebration conveys the message that death is not to be feared. A non-theist leader for over 30 […]
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The Unrealized Egalitarian Vision of Felix Adler
The Unrealized Egalitarian Vision of Felix Adler
Sam Pizzigati Associate Fellow, Institute for Policy Studies Felix Adler promoted a more egalitarian America. An advocate for capping the income of the very wealthy, he hoped to tax away “pomp and pride and power.” Yet today we are more unequal than ever. Labor journalist Pizzigati will explore new approaches to reforming our economic and […]