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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 […]
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How Decisions — Good or Bad — Can Change Our Lives
How Decisions — Good or Bad — Can Change Our Lives
John Horkel, Philadelphia Ethical Society Member John was taking a walk in New Haven, Connecticut, one day, not long after retiring from his career as a zoo curator and director of an arboretum and a nature center. Finding himself before the building that houses the nonprofit New Haven Reads, he impulsively went in and signed […]
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Rollin and Robert: Bach-ing and Rocking
Rollin and Robert: Bach-ing and Rocking
Rollin Wilber, Pianist; and Robert Steinfort, Member Philadelphia Ethical Society They say you can’t please everybody. Well, Rollin and Robert Edwin—two outstanding musicians with disparate backgrounds—are going to try. This program features music spanning Bach to rock and will include a reprise of Rollin’s four original song settings of poems by Eugene Field (originally presented […]
Vote Forward Workshop
Vote Forward Workshop
Join Kimiko after this Sunday's platform to learn about Vote Forward! Vote Forward is a national organization that mobilizes volunteers to write personal, heartfelt letters to potential voters. She'll have their letter template printed out for you to write a few sentences on why you vote. It's a small (and easy) way to encourage your […]
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Lessons from the School Ship
Lessons from the School Ship
Karen Lawrence and Lisa Winkler, Experiential Trainers Schooner North Wind Youth Program Many organizations have a mission to provide education and experiences to young people. Gloucester City Sail stands out for doing it on a boat. Youth from the Philadelphia and Camden areas get the opportunity to learn about science and history—while also doing some […]
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Make Music Philly
Make Music Philly
This annual DIY festival, featuring music of all genres and performers at all levels, will unfold around the city throughout the day. Performances at the Ethical Society building include a show by Jazz 4 Nothin’ at 7:30 PM. (This is a wider community event.)
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Confronting Our Difficult History
Confronting Our Difficult History
Erik Younge and Sylvia Metzler, ERTF Co-Chairs Philadelphia Ethical Society In his 2020 TED Talk, “Why We Must Confront the Painful Parts of U.S. History,” Hasan Kwame Jeffries urges us to examine the historical context of present injustice. A discussion will follow screening of the video. This will be a Zoom-only platform. You can […]
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Resistance to Book Banning
Resistance to Book Banning
Christopher Harris, Director, School Library System Genessee Valley BOCES This is an All-Society Platform. Check the Weekly Bulletin for the zoom link.