IDS Forensic Resource Counsel Sarah Olson and School of Government faculty member Phil Dixon will present on the use and misuse of forensic science in criminal prosecutions. While rules of evidence require expert testimony to be based on sufficient data and reliable methods, junk science remains a problem within the criminal justice system. Sarah and […]

We are thrilled to announce that our program will feature special guests from Our Children’s Trust who recently appeared on the front page of The New York Times! This is a great opportunity to meet the lawyer and some of the youth plaintiffs in the upcoming lawsuit  Held v. State of Montana, the first-ever constitutional and children’s climate trial […]

This week’s program is a discussion of current events with a consideration of the ethics involved. Please come prepared with thoughts and opinions!  Possible topics include "Does the Supreme Court need a code of ethics?"   This meeting is a Zoom “hybrid” meeting.  We will meet at our regular venue, Extraordinary Ventures, where the program […]

Air pollution is the world's largest environmental health risk according to the World Health Organization.  This burden is not shared equally and often disproportionally impacts historically underserved communities.  This presentation, by Andrew Whelan, Communications Manager for iCleanAIRE NC, will focus on the ways CleanAIRE NC is partnering with communities to spread clean air awareness, measure […]

Anya Overmann is a lifelong Ethical Humanist who has worked with multiple humanist organizations worldwide and currently serves on the American Ethical Union Board. During this experience, she has witnessed white supremacy culture on an institutional scale within both Ethical Culture and organized Humanism. In this talk, Anya offers her observations, insights, and recommendations on […]