{"id":5072,"date":"2013-11-10T03:08:43","date_gmt":"2013-11-10T03:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.humanists.org\/blog\/?p=5072"},"modified":"2013-12-02T17:40:33","modified_gmt":"2013-12-02T17:40:33","slug":"laura-mappin-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humanists.org\/blog\/laura-mappin-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Laura Mappin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Humanist Interests Cross-pollination<\/b><\/h3>\n

Laura Mappin<\/h4>\n

November 10, 2013<\/h4>\n
\"Laura<\/a>
Laura Mappin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Who are you? What do you care about enough to join an organization to work on it?<\/p>\n

Probably each of us is connected with a number of other organizations doing interesting work in the world. What are those organizations? Who is connected to them? And what are they (you!) doing there?<\/p>\n

Come and share your secrets with us!<\/p>\n

Anyone present who would like to share a minute about an organization and how they’re involved with it will be invited to do so. We’ll work in a little Q&A throughout the program.<\/p>\n

Feel free to bring flyers, business cards, links to websites, etc. to offer to those who might be interested.<\/p>\n

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Martin Squibbs <msquibbs@ix.netcom.com> has provided below the list of organizations discussed at the Forum.
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Details of Organizations Promoted by those Attending November 10th<\/sup> HCSV Sunday Forum<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

(Revision B \u2013 Nov 16th<\/sup> 2013)<\/b><\/p>\n

I list below the details of the organizations which were mentioned and promoted during the November 10th<\/sup> Forum. If anyone wishes to add further information, or add an additional organization, please email me at the email address below and provide the details and I will update this document and provide to the webmaster for uploading. msquibbs@ix.netcom.com<\/p>\n

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1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bill Rausch<\/p>\n

Mended Hearts<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/mendedhearts.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Our mission is dedicated to \u201cInspiring hope and improving the quality of life for heart patients and their families through ongoing peer-to-peer support\u201d.<\/p>\n

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2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alex Havasy<\/p>\n

Planned Parenthood<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Planned Parenthood believes in the fundamental right of each individual, throughout the world, to manage his or her fertility, regardless of the individual’s income, marital status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or residence.<\/p>\n

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3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carlos Feder<\/p>\n

Beit R\u2019fuah (House of Healing), offering support relating to Mental Health issues<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.betham.org\/community-caring-community\/event\/beit-rfuah-support-group-potluck-and-discussion-3<\/a><\/p>\n

For patients suffering from a mental disease, and their relatives, The meetings take place on the second Wednesday\u00a0of each month,\u00a0 see above link.\u00a0In addition to the support and free education that the group provides, its goals are to dispel the stigma of mentally ill patients.<\/p>\n

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4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Burt Liebert<\/p>\n

Transition Palo Alto<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/transitionpaloalto.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

We\u2019re part of a world-wide grassroots movement to build local resilience and connections close to home. Since 2010, we\u2019ve been mounting creative and thoughtful responses to the challenges of resource depletion, climate change, and economic instability.<\/p>\n

See also<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.transitionnetwork.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.transitionus.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bob Gaunnt<\/p>\n

Coalition for Democratic World Government<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.cdwg.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

We are a coalition of organizations working in various ways toward a civilized system of world law.<\/p>\n

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World Peace Education Project<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Please contact HCSV if you are interested in this group and we shall forward your enquiry to Bob.<\/p>\n

Infohcsv@yahoo.com<\/a> or 650 964 7576<\/p>\n

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6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Paul Gilbert<\/p>\n

ACLU \u2013 American Civil Liberties Union<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The ACLU is our nation’s guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.<\/p>\n

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League of Women\u2019s Voters<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.lwv.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The League of Women Voters is a citizens\u2019 organization that has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all citizens in the decisions that impact their lives. Formed from the movement that secured the right to vote for women, the centerpiece of the League\u2019s efforts remain to expand participation and give a voice to all Americans.<\/p>\n

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Peninsula\u00a0 Peace and Justice Center<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.peaceandjustice.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Peninsula Peace and Justice Center has long been the local area\u2019s leading grassroots voice for peace, justice and human rights.<\/em><\/p>\n

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7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Martin Squibbs<\/p>\n

The Humanist Connection<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/stanfordhumanist.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Serving the Humanist,\u00a0 Atheist and Agnostic student communities of Stanford.<\/p>\n

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Ethical Culture Society of Silicon Valley<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/ethicalsiliconvalley.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Our values: Ethical Culture affirms the equal worth and right to dignity of every person. We cherish individual differences, cultural diversity, and the democratic process. We seek to bring out the potential of each of us to make our homes, workplaces, and communities kinder, fairer, and more joyful.<\/p>\n

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8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gerry Gras<\/p>\n

350.org<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/350.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

At 350.org, we’re building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and push for policies\u00a0that will put the world on track to get to 350 ppm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Move to Amend<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

https:\/\/movetoamend.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

We, the people of the USA, reject the U.S. Supreme Court\u2019s Citizen United ruling and other related cases, and move to amend our constitution to firmly establish the money is not speech, and that human beings, not corporations, are persons entitled to constitutional rights.<\/p>\n

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Citizens Climate lobby<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/citizensclimatelobby.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Political Will for a livable world<\/p>\n

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9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sena Havasy and Arthur Jackson<\/p>\n

American Humanist Association (AHA)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/americanhumanist.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The American Humanist association has stood as the voice of humanism in the United States for over 70 years.<\/p>\n

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Feminist Caucus of the AHA<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/americanhumanist.org\/feminist<\/a><\/p>\n

Working toward the advancement of women\u2019s rights and equality<\/p>\n

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10)\u00a0\u00a0 Andrea Dorey<\/p>\n

Electric Auto Association of Silicon Valley (EAASV)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/eaasv.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

EAA Silicon Valley is a chapter of the Electric Auto Association, a nonprofit organization formed in 1967\u00a0to promote the use of electric vehicles as a viable transportation alternative.<\/p>\n

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11)\u00a0\u00a0 Dominic Borg<\/p>\n

Sunday Assembly Silicon Valley<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Sunday-Assembly-Silicon-Valley\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The Sunday Assembly is a godless congregation that celebrate life. Our motto:\u00a0live better<\/strong>,\u00a0help often<\/strong>,\u00a0wonder more<\/strong>. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a godless congregation in every town, city and village that wants one. See also<\/p>\n

http:\/\/sundayassembly.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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For more information on the community\u2019s vision and the San Jose initiative, see the links below.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8WexKRzPqKs&feature=youtu.be<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/content-magazine.com\/welcome\/church-without-god-sunday-assembly-hits-san-jose\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Less Wrong<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/lesswrong.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Less Wrong is a community blog devoted to refining the art of human rationality.
\nA handful of “aspiring rationalists” in the area meet in Mountain View most Tuesday nights to play games, discuss rationality-related topics and listen to speakers (both guest experts and group members) talk about a variety of fascinating and educational topics. Those interested in learning more can visit\u00a0the main website about\u00a0or can find out about past and future local events on our (informal) Bay Area Google Group at the URL below<\/p>\n

https:\/\/groups.google.com\/forum\/?hl=en#!forum\/bayarealesswrong<\/a><\/p>\n

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12)\u00a0\u00a0 Michael<\/p>\n

National Space Society \u2013 Sacramento <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.nss.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Vision<\/a>:\u00a0 People living and working in thriving communities beyond the Earth, and the use of the vast resources of space for the dramatic betterment of humanity.<\/p>\n

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13)\u00a0\u00a0 Laura Mappin<\/p>\n

American Foundation for the Prevention of suicide<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.afsp.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The nation\u2019s leading organization bringing together people across communities and backgrounds to understand and prevent suicide, and to help heal the pain it causes.<\/p>\n

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Bay Area Humanists – San Francisco<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sfhumanists.org\/<\/a>
\n<\/span><\/b>Meets a couple times a month with different flavors. Has dynamic small group discussions with great facilitation around topics such as humanists and tolerance, assisted suicide, male privilege, and other topics.<\/p>\n

Mother of all Meetups
\n<\/span><\/b>http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Bay-Area-Atheists-Agnostics-Humanists-Freethinkers-Skeptics\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Related to San Francisco Bay Area Atheist, Agnostics, Humanists, Freethinkers, and Skeptics groups on Meetup. Find out who else is around here.
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\nOur Taboo Museum<\/span><\/b>
\nhttp:\/\/ourtaboomuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Transforming hard to discuss subjects – with humor if possible – using art, conversation, and products<\/p>\n

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14)\u00a0\u00a0 Eugene<\/p>\n

Reading Partners<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/readingpartners.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

In communities across the country, we\u2019re working every day to ensure every child has the reading skills they need to unlock a bright future.<\/p>\n

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15)\u00a0\u00a0 Sandy Smith<\/p>\n

Humanist Community in Silicon Valley (HCSV)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.humanists.org\/blog\/home\/<\/a><\/p>\n

We value freedom, compassion, fairness and scientific knowledge. We seek ethical and personally fulfilling lives that aspire to the greater good of humanity.<\/p>\n

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