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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Joe Chuman: Holding Fast to Our Values in a Time of Chaos and Peril
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public\, in-person and online! \nAmerican democracy is in greater peril than at any time since the Civil War. Though the United States has well entrenched institutions to safeguard our democracy\, and a Constitution that has served us well for more than 200 years\, democracy is not self-sustaining. It is only as strong as the will\, values and virtues of the people who comprise our nation. If the public is indifferent or does not care\, democracy can readily fade. \nThe presidential election this November may augur the end of the American experiment. But our political reality extends more deeply than the fact that we effectively have only one political party\, with the other committed to the destruction of our democratic system. What reaches further is the flourishing of irrationality\, lies\, conspiracy theories\, and rejection of the legitimate authority of experts. There have always been strands of irrationality that have flowed through American values. But it has always been on the fringes; now adopted by tens of millions of Americans\, it has gone mainstream. Without a commitment to truthfulness there can be no trust. And without trust there can be no democracy\, let alone a coherent society. We live in a kaleidoscopic reality\, which impinges on our sanity. \nHere is where Ethical Culture comes in. Despite our small size\, our values are the values that serve as the foundation of a sane and democratic society. Our values are critical values and we need to hold fast to them. A further exploration of the relation of what we stand for and the mainstays of democracy will be my topic of May 19th. \nWatch Online\nClick to join at start time | ID 863 0430 0961 | Passcode 609424\nTo join by phone (audio only)\, dial (929) 205-6099 and enter the Zoom ID above. \nAbout Joe Chuman\nLeader Dr. Joe Chuman started on his road to Ethical Leadership as a leader-in-Training here at the New York Society in 1969 and continued his training at the Bergen Society\, after which he became Leader of the Essex County Society before returning to the Bergen Society\, where he served as leader for 46 years\, retiring in January 2021. Joe has been a leader at the New York Society Since 2008. During his long career\, Joe has worked as an academic\, a social justice activist\, a speaker\, and a writer. He has been teaching human rights in the Graduate School at Columbia University for more than 20 years\, teaches human rights at Hunter College\, and has taught at the U. N. University for Peace in Costa Rica and at other colleges. \nAs an activist\, Joe has advocated for civil liberties\, human rights\, and other progressive causes and has frequently testified before the New Jersey legislature on such issues as religious freedom\, gun violence prevention\, death penalty opposition\, and immigrant rights. He founded the Northern New Jersey Coalition for Asylum Seekers 20 years ago and still serves as its president. Joe has written numerous book chapters\, encyclopedia entrees\, scores of Op-eds\, and is the author of “Speaking of Ethics\,” a compilation of essays on Ethical Culture. Currently\, he writes articles on political and socio-political issues on Substack and other social media outlets. \nMonthly Collection\nNew York Civil Liberties Union \nAbout Sunday Platform\nSunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate\, stimulate personal growth\, inspire reflection and action\, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music\, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader\, member\, or guest.  Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events\, pressing social issues\, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour. \nTo watch previous Sunday Platforms\, visit our Videos page and YouTube channel.
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LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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SUMMARY:AIDS Walk NYC 2024
DESCRIPTION:Taking part in the annual AIDS Walk New York is an Ethical NYC tradition led by our Young Ethical Explorers. Please consider supporting our 2023 team by donating\, sharing\, and joining us on the walk on Sunday\, May 19! \nHere’s how you can support our team: \n\nSponsor Our Team by Giving: Click here to donate to our team at the AIDS Walk New York website. Please give what you’re comfortable with–the amount is not nearly as important as your joining us to support such an important cause. Our goal is $500.\n\n\nBecome a Team Member and Share With Your Friends: At the AIDS Walk New York website\, click “Join Our Team\,” choose the option you’re comfortable with\, then share our team page on social media and ask your friends to pitch in and join.\n\n\nWalk the Walk With Us: All are welcome to join us anywhere on the route. To join\, please contact Youth Programs Director Audrey Kindred at youngethicalexplorers@gmail.com.\n\nThank you for your support\, and we hope to see you in Central Park!
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/aids-walk-nyc-2024/
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