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Opening the Door for Democracy with YVote
Opening the Door for Democracy with YVote
Opening the Door for Democracy with YVote All-Societies Platform Sanda Baladan, co-founder of YVote; and Audrey Kindred, of the New York Society for Ethical Culture, will explain how they bring voter- and civic-engagement activities to hundreds of youth in democracy reinforcement programs. They also will offer guidance for other Ethical Societies interested in similar actions. […]
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Is Politics a Laughing Matter?
Is Politics a Laughing Matter?
The 2024 Presidential Election is an existential challenge for democracy. Thinking about it generates dread. Often, we seek relief in political satire. Laughter can ease anxiety and lower harmful cortisol levels. Humor can also be a potent political tool. Nothing disempowers political and playground bullies as much as being laughed at. Hugh explores how the […]
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Conduct and Consequences of Elections
Conduct and Consequences of Elections
Michael G. Hagen Associate Professor of Political Science, Temple University Professor Hagen will speak about his current research on the conduct and consequences of national elections and also about elections in our battleground state of Pennsylvania. Hagen founded Temple’s Institute for Public Affairs in 2004 and served as its director until 2008. He was formerly […]
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A Celebration of the Earth
A Celebration of the Earth
Ethical Culture encourages harmonizing with nature to bring out the best for all life. That philosophy is embodied in the Society’s summer program at Camp Linden, where children from low-income neighborhoods experience the natural world while practicing ethical behavior. Located in rural Chester County, the camp offers environmental education and swimming. Hugh reflects on how […]
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The Gender Wealth Gap
The Gender Wealth Gap
Kelly Sheard Director, Gender Wealth Institute at Women's Way In 2022, the Women’s Way Gender Wealth Institute launched a large-scale research campaign to identify and address key drivers of gender wealth inequity. The goal: to create the Philadelphia region’s first Gender Wealth Index. Sheard will discuss the project, which is designed to drive evidence-based action […]