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What We Need Now – Non-violent Communication
Our country seems to be spiraling towards new levels of polarization, and increased violence between the warring factions. Non-violent communication is perhaps just what we need now. It is not new, but perhaps it is time to re-examine what it is, and how it can help us. Neal Caidin is co-leader of local non-violent communication […]
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Bertrand Russell and the Pursuit (or Conquest) of Happiness
Inspired by Russell’s 1930 book “The Conquest of Happiness”, EHST member Fred Breidt will cover a topic that most would argue is sorely lacking these days. As Russell states in the Preface of his book “…I venture to hope that some among those multitudes of man and women who suffer unhappiness without enjoying it, may […]
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Breaking Down Barriers Between People
How can we break down barriers between people? How have others succeeded in doing this, and what can we learn from them? We will watch two brief videos about two different people who have succeeded. We will then break into small groups to discuss what we take away from the videos. Lastly, we will share […]
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Labor Day – Voices from the Past Call Out to Us
EHST will celebrate Labor Day by showing the documentary film "The Wobblies," about the founding of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) in 1905, in the time of a widening economic chasm between industrial giants and downtrodden workers. The IWW was the only union in its time that was open to all workers, regardless […]
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Discussion of the documentary “The Wobblies”
EHST will discuss the documentary shown last week titled "The Wobblies." We will use our small group discussion format to analyze the documentary. What does the film tell us about our struggles today? What can we learn from the past? You are welcome to participate in the discussions even if you were not able to […]
