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SUMMARY:Frederick Clarkson: The Religious Right and the Threat to American Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public\, in-person and online! \nLeader Dr. Joe Chuman sits down for an interview with writer and researcher Frederick Clarkson about the current state of the Religious Right and the threat it poses to democracy in the United States. \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 Frederick Clarkson\nFrederick Clarkson has written about politics and religion for four decades. His work has appeared in a wide range of publications from Mother Jones\, Church & State\, and Ms. Magazine to The Christian Science Monitor\, Salon.com and Religion Dispatches. He is currently a Senior Research Analyst at Political Research Associates\, a progressive\, social justice think tank in Somerville\, Massachusetts. \nHe has also worked as an investigative editor at Planned Parenthood Federation of America; as Communications Director at the Institute for Democracy Studies; and co-founded the group blog\, Talk to Action. He is the author\, co-author or editor of several books including Dispatches from the Religious Left: The Future of Faith and Politics in America and Eternal Hostility: The Struggle Between Theocracy and Democracy. \nMonthly Collection\nRehabilitation Through the Arts \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.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-frederick-clarkson/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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SUMMARY:Reasonable New York Summer Solstice Party at Ellington in The Park/Riverside Park
DESCRIPTION:Special Location: \nEllington in the Park Restaurant (Lower Level)\n328 Riverside Dr\nNew York\, NY 10025-4154\nhttps://www.ellingtoninthepark.com \nCelebrate our hemisphere’s longest and sunniest day with friends and fellow Reasonable New Yorkers at Ellington in The Park in lovely Riverside Park. Enjoy delicious food and thirst-quenching drinks from Ellington’s grill menu and full bar. Play on the travelling rings and other park amenities and have fun in the sun! \nSociety Member Meryl is our point of contact\, reachable at +1 (929) 251-3570. \nEnter the park at 103rd St. The restaurant is inside the park at 105th St. Look for Laurence from CFI-NYC\, likely with a paper sign that says Meetup. Check Meetup pages for exact location. Stragglers and lost people call Meryl. \nClosest Transit: \n1: 103 St \nM5: Riverside Dr/W 103 St\nM104: Broadway/W 103 St
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/reasonable-new-york-summer-solstice-party-at-ellington-in-the-park-riverside-park/
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SUMMARY:Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public! \nEvery 2nd and 4th Monday at 5:00pm retired oncologist and Society Member Dr. Carol Portlock reviews new and intriguing science in multiple fields\, including those relevant to COVID and beyond. \nNEW: These sessions are recorded\, with the video available for 30 days following each session. For access\, please contact Communications Manager Ed Beck at ebeck@nysec.org. \nSuggested readings\nA combined Covid and Flu vaccine likely available this fall\nhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck55l4rk8z1o \nNasal response appears key to early immunity\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/19/covid-immune-response-study-could-explain-why-some-escape-infection \nIs spina bifida curable with neurosurgery before delivery?\nhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240614-how-neurosurgery-in-the-womb-is-saving-babies-lives \nHair relaxers associated with increased cancer risks\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/magazine/hair-relaxers-cancer-risk.html \nCan car batteries be incorporated into the electric grid?\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/business/energy-environment/electric-car-batteries-grid.html \nAs forest fires increase\, what is the risk to humans from the resultant smoke?\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/07/california-premature-deaths-wildfire-smoke-study \nAfter a hurricane\, monkeys cooperate more\nhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxxx3e8y5plo \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start | Zoom ID 840 9262 7426 | Passcode 745338 \n(Photo by Edward Jenner)
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/say-yes-to-science-with-dr-carol-portlock-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Say Yes to Science
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SUMMARY:Midweek Meditation (Online)
DESCRIPTION:A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. Larry Hurst and Sondra Stein moderate. \nNew Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself\, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter. The meeting waiting room will close 5 minutes after the session begins\, with exceptions made only for regular attendees. \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start | Zoom ID 865 0709 1351 | Passcode 134918 \n(Photo by Nicollazzi Xiong)
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/midweek-meditation/2024-06-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T190000
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SUMMARY:Humanist Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Our Humanist Happy Hour is back! Every month we’re hosting evening gatherings with drinks\, snacks\, and great conversation. \nLooking for Humanist community? Passionate about social justice? Curious about Humanism and the Society? Stop by and say hello–we hope to see you there! \nBOYB (no liquor). Snack potluck. Donations warmly encouraged to support this program: Give online here. \n \nGetting Here\nTransit: \n1: 66 St-Lincoln CenterA\, B\, C\, D\, 1: 59 St-Columbus CircleM10: Central Park W/W 64 StM10\, M20: Central Park W/W 63 StM66: W 65 St/Central Park WM5\, M7\, M104: Broadway/W 63 St \nLocation is subject to change for special events. Check website calendars and Meetup pages for various groups for updates and changes. \nThe default room is Ceremonial Hall on the 4th Floor\, subject to change depending on capacity or conflict with rentals. Check for any posted signs. \nWheelchair access: Use the ramp entrance for the Meeting House on West 64th St.\, not the Fieldston School. Press both doorbells if the door is locked. Elevator is directly inside. \nHumanist Happy Hour Partners\nOur friends at various Humanist groups are cross-posting this event. Some groups have after-parties. \nDrinking InquisitivelyCenter for Inquiry – NYC Branchhttps://cfi-nyc.org/https://www.meetup.com/cfinyc/ \nHumanist Happy HourThe City Congregation for Humanistic Judaismhttps://citycongregation.org/events-calendar/ \nLive DWAGotham Atheistshttps://gothamatheists.org/https://www.meetup.com/GothamAtheists/\nNYC Atheists In-Person Meetinghttps://nycatheists.org/calendar/https://www.meetup.com/nycatheists/ \nMulti-Group Happy Hour at Ethical CultureSecular Humanists Society of New Yorkhttps://www.shsny.org/events-calendarhttps://www.meetup.com/shsny-org/
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/humanist-happy-hour-9/2024-06-28/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanist Happy Hour
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SUMMARY:Ethics and the Theater: Time Stands Still
DESCRIPTION:Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues with Donald Margulies’ Time Stands Still. \nJoin us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime\, and for a post-reading talkback with the cast and director exploring the ethical questions raised by the play. \nAbout Time Stands Still\nTime Stands Still examines the lives of a couple who make a living documenting the horrors of war. When they come back from covering the Iraq War\, they are physically injured and emotionally beaten. While they are recovering\, they examine their relationship and way of life. Would it be possible for them\, who are used to living in such tragic conditions\, to carve out a normal life together? \nPerformed by Stephen Girasuolo\, Jane Minus\, Will Poost\, and Laurie Schroeder Callen. Directed by Kimberly Braun. \nRSVP\nSuggested Donation: $10 Members / $15 Public \nClick here to RSVP on Eventbrite
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethics-and-the-theater-time-stands-still/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Ethics and the Theater Encore: Time Stands Still
DESCRIPTION:Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues with Donald Margulies’ Time Stands Still. \nJoin us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime\, and for a post-reading talkback with the cast and director exploring the ethical questions raised by the play. \nAbout Time Stands Still\nTime Stands Still examines the lives of a couple who make a living documenting the horrors of war. When they come back from covering the Iraq War\, they are physically injured and emotionally beaten. While they are recovering\, they examine their relationship and way of life. Would it be possible for them\, who are used to living in such tragic conditions\, to carve out a normal life together? \nPerformed by Stephen Girasuolo\, Jane Minus\, Will Poost\, and Laurie Schroeder Callen. Directed by Kimberly Braun. \nRSVP\nSuggested Donation: $10 Members / $15 Public \nClick here to RSVP on Eventbrite
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethics-and-the-theater-encore-time-stands-still/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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