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Memorial Service for James P. Coley, II
EHST will host a memorial service for James P. Coley, II. James was a longtime member of the society (20+ years), had served as President, gave numerous lectures, and held many discussions with our members, friends and visitors. He was for several years host of the WCOM radio program Ethics Matters and more recently hosted […]
Me, The Mafia and Ethics
Hugh Giblin, a longtime EHST supporter, will tell of his experience in a labor union controlled by the Chicago Mafia and his work as a whistle-blower with the government. He will also discuss the current legal status of whistle-blowers and ethical considerations. He believes we all can be whistle-blowers.
Bail Bonds: What You Need To Know and To Do
Sara Gillooly of the North Carolina branch of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) will speak about the bail bonds system in the U.S. and why it needs reforming. According to Ms. Gillooly: "Money shouldn't determine anyone's freedom. But in North Carolina, our shameful system of cash bail has created a two-tiered justice system that […]
The 2018 American Ethical Union General Assembly
Each year the American Ethical Union (AEU) convenes a general assembly composed of representatives of all member Ethical Culture-Humanist Societies for the purpose of learning more about some of today's most pressing ethical problems, and to share insights and ideas with other societies in the U.S. Dorothy Dale, our President, and Jan Broughton, former AEU […]
Are Social Media Companies “Surveillance Machines”?
On Sunday, August 19, EHST's program will feature a pre-recorded interview on C-Span with UNC Professor Zeynep Tufekci about how social media companies have stored reams of data about us, and why we should be concerned about this. Following the 30-minute video, we will share our reactions to the points she raises. You may view […]