EHST will have a discussion focusing on end-of-year final thoughts, and what we fear and/or hope for in 2019.  Come share with others to celebrate and commiserate!

UNC Professor W. Fitzhugh Brundage will talk about his recent book, "Civilizing Torture:  An American Tradition."   Most Americans believe that a civilized state does not resort to torture, and yet, as W. Fitzhugh Brundage reveals in this essential and disturbing study, there is a long American tradition of excusing as well as decrying its use. […]

EHST will hold its annual meeting of members.  This is a business meeting where the members will (re-)elect board members, and pass a budget for 2019.  We will also seek suggestions from members for our priorities for 2019.  Visitors and friends are welcome to attend, but they will not be eligible to vote.  Members who […]

Dr. Kareem Crayton of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice will speak to us about the coalition's programs, which include Criminal Justice, Voting Rights, Environmental Justice, and Human Rights. Kareem Crayton is a widely cited and internationally respected scholar, expert, and consultant whose work centers on the intersection of law, politics, and race. He is the […]

Many states have passed restrictions on the conditions under which a woman may have an abortion.  The restrictions have closed many clinics which provided not only abortions, but also other reproductive and women's health services.  What are some of the most egregious of the restrictions?   Whom do these restrictions affect?   Stan Henshaw, formerly with the […]