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Humanist resources-minutes, newsletters, speakers, moments. In other words, the history of the jefferson humanists is here on this page. The pdfs can be downloaded or you can read them here. We have had some wonderful speakers, explored what it means to be a humanist, and shared the best of these moments with each other.
Homelessness in Jefferson County, Colorado
In February, Cassie Ratliff will join us for her presentation on Homelessness in Jefferson County. Homelessness is a major issue throughout metro Denver, and Jefferson County
“Mary Shelley Speaks and Frankenstein Lives Again”
It’s October, and we celebrate with a visit by Mary Shelly. Teen-age mother, behind-the-scenes supporter of social reform, romantic, and scholar, English writer Mary Wollstonecraft
“Politics & Advocacy: The Next Generation or America’s Future from the Viewpoint of Gen Z.”
In September, Kerala Parikh and Sara Pfitzer will join us to discuss the future of politics from the point of view of young people. Both
Applying Practical Libertarian Principles with Pat Wagner.
Pat Wagner offers her presentation, “Applying Practical Libertarian Principles: Personal Responsibility, Choice, Innovation, and More.” How does one person who identifies as a libertarian think
Getting to Zero Waste in
Arvada and Beyond by Bill Germain
His presentation provides a way to understand the divisiveness we experience in the world today as it appears through the lens of the Roman Republic.
“THE UNFINISHED TALE OF TWO REPUBLICS” PRESENTED BY DR. BOB GASKIL
His presentation provides a way to understand the divisiveness we experience in the world today as it appears through the lens of the Roman Republic.
“Book Challenges and Public Libraries”
Books are being challenged in libraries in Colorado and across the country. How do libraries prepare for these Challenges? Franca Rosen, Collection Manager at the
Grid Decarbonization: The Future of Electric Utilities by Dr. David Hurlbut, Senior NREL Analyst
Dr. Hurlbut will discuss the future of grid decarbonization, drawing on themes from his book Creative Destruction and the Electric Utility of the Future. He will provide
“Another Look at the Denver Media Rebellion: Lessons learned five years later.”
This month, Chuck Plunkett will join us for his talk, “Another Look at the Denver Media Rebellion: Lessons learned five years later.” The first week of