Speaker

On Global Warming

11 a.m., August 30, 2026

Join us this Sunday, either in person or online, as we discuss On Global Warming.
Warren Blier will trace 500 million years of natural climate variation, then zoom into present day greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, and impacts of the latter. He’ll also look at a profound disconnect in understanding and beliefs between climate scientists and the general public.”
Warren has a Ph.D. In Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington,
was an Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Dynamics at UCLA, and long served as the NOAA/National Weather Service Science and Operations Officer for the greater San Francisco and Monterey Bay Regions (from which he retired a few years ago).

08/30/2026 On Global Warming – Warren Blier from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

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Join fellow Humanists in the Milpitas Library Group Study Room A, 160 N Main St, Milpitas, CA 95035-4323. Often after our meeting, we find a nearby inexpensive eatery for a luncheon.

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Help for a Person in Distress

11 a.m., August 23, 2026

Join us this Sunday, either in person or online, as we discuss Help for a Person in Distress.
How to get help for yourself or assist a person in distress
Barbara St Clair will join us in person Sunday. You can join us, too, either in person or online,
as we discuss mental health and how to get help for a person in distress.
In her 30-minute presentation, topics include:

What is Mental Health?
Facts and Figures
Mental Health Distress and Mental Illness
Signs to Recognize
Impact of Culture
Impact of Stigma
How to get help for yourself or assist a person in distress
Treatment and Recovery
Free Resources Available in Santa Clara County

For over 20 years, Barb has worn many hats at National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-Santa Clara County.
She has facilitated education classes, support groups and coordinated multiple programs.
Retired in 2022 after 45 years in technical sales, she is excited to be working in an outreach role expanding the NAMI programs within Santa Clara County.
Barb is a family member of NAMI-SCC whose son, John lived with schizophrenia for 25 years.
Founded in 1975 as the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill,
NAMI works to achieve equitable services and treatment for more than 15 million Americans living with mental illnesses and their families.
NAMI-SCC, the largest NAMI affiliate in California has worked in Santa Clara County for over 50 years
providing support, education and advocacy to help individuals and families living with mental health conditions.

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Join fellow Humanists in the Old Mill Clubhouse, 49 Showers Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040. Lunch will be served after the forum. We request a $10 donation.

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Our Experience Participating in Nonviolent Civil Disobedience

11 a.m., July 12, 2026

Join us this Sunday, either in person or online, as we discuss Our Experience Participating in Nonviolent Civil Disobedience.
Is marching against the state regime waving signs enough of a response to attacks on democracy and the rule of law?
In person, Mitch Diamond and Ginny Gelczis discuss their anti-war and nonviolent civil disobedient activism that began with their second date.
They describe how Nonviolent Civil Disobedience (NVCD) works,
what they experienced when they risked arrest
(and were arrested), and the value of their actions and NVCD in general.
Following the live lecture, you can ask questions and add short responses.

Diamond received a BA in biology with a focus on behavioral and evolutionary biology. He’s given talks to many of the atheist and freethinker groups in Northern California and has appeared on podcasts including The Atheist Experience with Tracie Harris.

07/12/2026 Our Experience Participating in Nonviolent Civil Disobedience – Mitch Diamond and Ginny Gelczis
from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

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California Primary Election

11 a.m., May 24, 2026

Join us this Sunday, either in person or online, as we discuss the California Primary Election. There are, fortunately, no proposition on the California Primary Election ballot which ends June 2, but it’s huge.
We will not cover every office on the ballot but Carl will give a presentation on the major candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Alex will present the candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives in district 17, candidates for the State Senate in district 10, and candidates for the State Assembly in district 26. Presentations will include funds raised, if available, and major endorsements.
After these presentations, we’ll open the floor to comments on other offices, districts, and general Q&A about the election.
Data on candidates are available on Ballotpedia.org.

Attend in Person:
Join fellow Humanists in the Manzanita Room of the Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022. Lunch will be served after the forum. We request a $10 donation.

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Trump’s War, Netanyahu’s War

11 a.m., March 29, 2026

Join us, either in person or online, as we welcome our presenter.

On February 28, the US and Israel together launched a devastating war against Iran. It quickly became apparent that this assault would be far more destructive than the so-called Twelve-Day War the two countries carried out against Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities last June. That attack, it should be noted, marked the first time that a US administration engaged in a coordinated military action with Israel against a local regional power. While the June attack had a clear goal, it is not all clear that the two allies share a common goal this time around, beyond the physical devastation of Iran. That could seriously complicate the “end game” of this conflict and the future of the region. We’ll examine the implications.

Paul George has been the Director of Peninsula Peace and Justice Center for 36 years. He has been a grassroots activist virtually his entire adult life, beginning when he was a 16-year-old organizer and activist against the Vietnam War. Paul has traveled to war zones as a Central American solidarity activist and has been arrested for civil disobedience numerous times. In addition to his years at PPJC, Paul has worked for international solidarity groups, candidates for elected office, ballot measure campaigns, and as a community organizer for the country’s largest health care workers union. As a former radio and TV host and as a frequent public speaker, Paul has developed a reputation for breaking down complex issues and outlining effective ways to organize resistance.

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Join fellow Humanists in the Sequoia Room of the Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022. Lunch will be served after the forum. We request a $10 donation.

03/29/2026 Trump’s War, Netanyahu’s War from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.

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