Punishment is a deeply seated element of human societies and is especially prevalent in the United States. From corporal punishment of young children, to fines and penalties for infractions, to incarceration – punishment is ubiquitous and readily applied to a wide variety of circumstances. It is rare, though, to see overt signs of punishment in […]
In this provocative talk, writer and self-described socialist, Freddie deBoer, unpacks the central themes of his important book, The Cult of Smart. DeBoer challenges the shibboleths on the left and right regarding intellectual ability and school choice. He argues that intellectual differences are real and deeply consequential, as society lavishes rewards on the naturally gifted […]
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Spring is the season of rebirth. We can’t imagine a better time to reintroduce the Westchester Community for Ethical Culture to you, our members, and to the larger Westchester community. The Membership Committee has been working very hard and we are excited to announce to everyone our plans for supercharging our Community with a new name, mission […]
Session Details Tue. May 10, 7-9 p.m. ET & Mon. June 6, 7-9 p.m. ET Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America by Jennifer Harvey Anne Klaeysen, Ethical Culture Leader Emerita Dr. Jennifer Harvey is a writer, speaker, and professor of religion and ethics at Drake University whose work focuses on racial […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine under the autocratic rule of President Vladimir Putin is a violation of international law, a threat to world peace and stability, and is endangering innocent lives. This act of aggression violates the values of the United Nations and ethical standards of decency.As a result, the American Ethical Union (AEU) stands with […]
