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[close] This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring mind and a desire to gain or share “underground knowledge”. This is also a place to discuss the controversial topics explored in The Underground Knowledge Series (non-fiction books) by James Morcan & Lance Morcan as well as the Underground Knowledge podcast show.

[close] Do We Have an Obligation to Help Others? What is the Basic Social Contract? If a family member is going through a rough patch, of course we’ll do what we can to help them out, right? But what about a co-worker? Not so fast. And let’s say you’re on BART late at night and see a guy who looks like he’s had a few too many. Who among us is going to make sure he gets home safely? Of course, we can’t possibly offer help to everyone in the world who needs it. So where do we draw the line? Friends but not neighbors? Bay Area but not Central Valley? California but not Oklahoma? America but not Afghanistan? In this course, we will be reading two classic short stories: Katherine Mansfield’s ”The Garden Party” and Herman Melville’s “Bartleby the Scrivener.” They are different in just about every way (for example, one is short, the other is long; one is creepy and dark, the other is sweet and bright, etc.), with one big exception: They both ask us to consider the ways we’re connected to the people around us, and the responsibilities of our shared humanity. We will discuss these weighty questions, and whatever other questions may come up. Please register for this course at http://www.sfpolis.com before Dec. 2, 2013 Instructor: Daniel Herman When: December 3rd, 10th, 17th (Tuesdays) 7:00-8:30 PM Where: The Women’s Building, 3543 18th St, SF

[close] At the core of YWCA’s mission, our most essential job is to imagine, fight for, and create a more socially just world for the next generation of women -- and also prepare them for that future. In 2018, we’re introducing a new kind of book club. Each month, we’ll feature reads that tie directly to YWCA Dayton’s current advocacy priorities – economic advancement, gender-based violence, affordable housing, and girls of color– to raise awareness and spark dialogue. The best part: you can connect from wherever YOU are. This virtual book club lives on GoodReads. At the end of each month, we’ll host a discussion to unpack the book’s themes, talk about intersections, and identify ways everyone can empower women, eliminate racism, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

[close] This group is a mock discussion group for my instruction session for INFO 254