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SUMMARY:Café Inquiry Grand Rapids - Poverty By America - (In Person Meeting!)
DESCRIPTION:In the book Poverty By America\, the sociologist and Pulitzer prize winning author Matthew Desmond explores the nature of poverty in the US and the reasons why the US has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. He also discusses actions that can be taken to improve things. Join us IN PERSON at the next Café Inquiry where we will discuss his findings and suggestions. There is no need to read the book beforehand\, but if you’d like\, you can watch this 45-minute National Book Festival interview\, or this 25-minute PBS interview\, or this interview with PBS Books – interview starting at about 4:14 and lasting about 43 minutes. Or you can listen to this 35-minute interview from Fresh Air on NPR\, or this 17-minute interview from The Roundtable. Or you can read this review from The Guardian or this one from the New York Times (if you have a subscription). Hope to see you there! \nCafé Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day’s topic\, followed by casual discussion. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nAttendees are able to future propose topics which would align with Michigan Humanist’s purpose: from atheism\, agnosticism\, humanism\, secularism\, and freethinking to broader subjects in science and humanities\, such as religion\, philosophy\, social issues\, politics\, evolution\, morality\, ethics\, and psychology. \nCafé Inquiry (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the second and fourth Sunday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/ci-gr-2023-12-10/
LOCATION:Institute for Global Education\, 1118 Wealthy Street S.E.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frank Crownover and Jessica Wolin":MAILTO:cafeinquiry-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
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SUMMARY:Living Without Religion Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Living Without Religion is a support group for those who are recovering or have recovered from religion. These people know your struggles\, and can offer support. We will share experiences\, resources\, and solidarity to help deal with all the problems related to leaving religion and moving onward in your life. \nIf you have left your religion\, are thinking of leaving\, or would like to support others in similar situations — this is the space for you. You are not alone in your search for a secular lifestyle. Questions and stories will be shared\, friends will be made\, and discussions will be had. \nLiving Without Religion is always free and open to anyone who meets the above criteria. \nLiving Without Religion (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the second Sunday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Any person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated. \nContact: Randy Kuipers\, livingwithoutreligion-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org \n\n 
URL:https://www.michiganhumanists.org/event/lwr-gr-2023-12-10/
LOCATION:Institute for Global Education\, 1118 Wealthy Street S.E.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Randy Kuipers":MAILTO:livingwithoutreligion-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
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