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Partisanship, Fascism and the Common Good: Defining Public Ethics After the January 6th Insurrection
Virtual Program using ZoomEHST will be participating in the all American Ethical Union program featuring Rep. Jamie Raskin. Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-8) was Lead House Manager in the second Senate impeachment Trial of former President Donald Trump, which ended with a 57-43 vote to convict and was the most bipartisan presidential impeachment process in U.S. history. A professor […]
Discussion Sunday
Virtual Program using ZoomWe will have a discussion on topics which are of interest to our members and friends. What is on your mind lately? What important issues need more discussion to understand them beyond sound bytes? We will begin with a go around to allow our attendees to let us know how they are doing, and then […]
Conflict Reduction Strategies and Love/Friendship Styles
Virtual Program using ZoomLife coach Suzanne MacDonough will speak about conflict reduction strategies stemming from the 9 love/friendship styles. The new trend is to speak of 'conflict reduction' or 'conflict management', rather than 'resolution', because many times, in general, conflict cannot be 100% eliminated. The topic of conflict reduction is one that Ms. MacDonough has extensively studied, as […]
Democracy in Chains?
Virtual Program using ZoomWe will show a pre-recorded talk by Duke University Professor of History Nancy MacLean about her book "Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America". Afterward we will discuss her book, and it's implications for solving this problem. Of course, we also will entertain skeptics who find her work […]
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Virtual Program using ZoomDr. Karen Barbee will speak to us about mental health and substance abuse. Dr. Barbee is the founder, owner, and Clinical Director of Renaissance Wellness Services, LLC(RWS) in Pittsboro, NC. Here is the mission statement of RWS: To provide high-quality, holistic and therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families through the use of client-centered […]