(Rescheduled from an earlier date) The term “eugenics” was a word coined by Francis Galton (Charles Darwin’s cousin) to describe the “science of improving human stock” by encouraging the reproduction of the “more suitable races,” so that they would prevail over the “less suitable races.” This so-called “science,” based on poor and incomplete knowledge of […]

In September 2018, Hurricane Florence, closely followed by Hurricane Michael, had a devastating impact on livestock and the environment in North Carolina.   Dr. Doug Meckes heads the Veterinary Division of the  North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and will speak to us about the effects of these storms. Dr. Meckes currently serves as […]

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 […]