Events

We will first listen to a Ted Talk by Rory Stewart titled "To End Extreme Poverty Give Cash Not Advice."  Stewart is a former UK Member of Parliament and presents an "evidence based" idea that seems just too obvious, or is it?  We will then discuss his talk.  Does such fit in with the current […]

Our national organization, the American Ethical Union, will present a program at 11 a.m. Eastern featuring Seth Andrews.  He will share his thoughts on why facts don't normally change minds.  Seth Andrews is a former evangelical and Christian broadcaster who now hosts The Thinking Atheist one of the most popular podcasts and online atheist communities […]

EHST member Maura Breidt will give a short talk about protesting, including its history, some of its impact, and how it has evolved over time, especially in recent years with the advent of social media.  There will be ample time for discussion, both to learn about what demonstrations or protests EHST members have attended in […]

We will play segments of a video featuring Seth Andrews on why facts don't seem to change minds.  This confounds those committed to reason and facts.  Seth Andrews is a broadcaster, storyteller, author, activist, and public speaker best known as host of the popular website, podcast, and online community, The Thinking Atheist.  Afterwards we will discuss his […]

We will have a brief introduction of Earth Day and its 55-year history, followed by discussion. Some possible discussion points: 1) What are your environmentally-friendly practices? 2) What would you suggest to others? 3) What are your views on positive success, especially considering the depredations the current administration has made on federal programs? Please bring […]