Posted on April 15th, 2008 by armineh
The Don Edwards Civil Liberties Award is presented annually by the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California to an individual or organization that has played a significant role in promoting or defending civil liberties in the Santa Clara Valley community during the past year.
This year’s award will be […]
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Posted on April 9th, 2008 by Alex
Professor John Gilbert, a recently retired political scientist from North Carolina State University and current Chairman of the Wake County (Raleigh) Board of Elections, will discuss the origins and evolution of the Electoral College. (Or, why it takes 4 California voters to equal one Wyoming voter.)
The Humanist Community Forum will meet at 11am at Mitchell […]
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Posted on April 8th, 2008 by armineh
The Building Fund/Future Home Committee was constituted in March, 2008 with the primary function of exploring the availability of suitable buildings for possible purchase in Palo Alto or nearby communities or, alternatively, adequate rental facilities, should we choose or be required to leave Mitchell Park in the reasonably near future. The Committee, chaired by M. […]
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Posted on April 6th, 2008 by armineh
A central theme of Humanism is respect for the dignity and well being of all people. This respect means that we assume people know their situations and how best to deal with it.
Abortion is not the best way of avoiding unwanted pregnancy. Improved sex education, easily available contraception, and better education and opportunities for young […]
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Posted on April 4th, 2008 by armineh
It is wonderful to see the children in our Family Program. They add a sparkle to the Community, and bring a new dimension to our Forums.
Sometimes people wonder what will become of these children as they grow up, without the dubious benefits of a conventional religious upbringing. Most of the adults in the Humanist Community […]
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Posted on April 2nd, 2008 by armineh
The International Humanist and Ethical Union – of which the NSS is an affiliate – has warned that Islamic governments are trying to use the United Nations to shut down free speech. The warning comes as a bloc of Islamic states held a summit to discuss how supposed widespread “Islamophobia” can be legally challenged in […]
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Posted on April 2nd, 2008 by Alex
From its headwaters high in the mountains of Yosemite National Park, the Tuolumne River cascades 162 miles west before joining the San Joaquin River and flowing north into the San Francisco Bay Delta. Designated a Wild and Scenic River in 1984, the Tuolumne offers unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities, hosting thousands of hikers, whitewater boaters, anglers […]
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Posted on April 1st, 2008 by armineh
Recently, ABC Nightline visited the Humanist Community. They aired their story on March 28, 2008.
Link to read the transcript of the segment.
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Posted on April 1st, 2008 by armineh
