Platforms
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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 […]
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Nostalgia for Childhood: Reflections in Song, Verse, and Culture
Nostalgia for Childhood: Reflections in Song, Verse, and Culture
In May, Hugh’s platforms will address two very different stages of life: youth and old age. His first talk—suggested by our pianist, Rollin Wilber—examines the work of Eugene Field, a 19th century writer who composed sentimental poems for children. But while young people delighted in Field’s verse, adults were moved by his evocation of an […]
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(UPDATE: IN-PERSON) The AEU’s Role in Supporting Societies and Advancing Ethical Culture
(UPDATE: IN-PERSON) The AEU’s Role in Supporting Societies and Advancing Ethical Culture
Khandra Sears, Board President American Ethical Union Reflecting popular trends, the American Ethical Union (AEU) has seen engagement decline at its member societies and across the movement. It also has navigated a series of significant, rapid transitions in recent years. Sears’ talk will focus on the AEU Board of Directors’ work rebuilding connections among Ethical […]
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Aging Gracefully
Aging Gracefully
Hugh Taft-Morales, Leader Philadelphia Ethical Society Too often, our youth-centric culture treats aging as something to avoid, hide, or belittle. Yet, every one of us—if we are lucky—will grow old. Hugh urges us to embrace this journey, so as to nurture greater meaning and gratitude. And he introduces the concept of “intentional eldering” which allows […]
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What We Must Do to Save Reproductive Freedom Now
What We Must Do to Save Reproductive Freedom Now
Kathryn Kolbert, Public Interest Attorney A journalist and entrepreneurial leader, Kathryn “Kitty” Kolbert will speak about the bold strategies needed to help restore and expand reproductive and sexual rights. Using what has been called "one of the most audacious litigation strategies in Supreme Court history,” Kolbert, in 1992, argued Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the landmark […]