HNY is continuing its Conversations on Your Couch series with a discussion on “Democracy and Trust Today.” Issues of democratic trust – and distrust – are not unique to today, of course, but the pervasive social isolation; differing dispositions toward public health and the economic reboot; and varying infection and mortality rates are adding another set of complications to our already distrustful and polarized society. Join us to talk through some of these issues this week Wednesday, May 27th. To complement these online conversations, we have curated a brief selection of texts that examine the interdependencies and tensions between trust […]
Pandemic & Inequality Conversation
This coming Wednesday, May 13th, HNY continues its Conversations on Your Couch series with a discussion about “Pandemic and Inequality.” How do inequality and pandemics feed off of each other? Will the lessons we are learning about justice, fairness, and opportunity outlive the virus? Join us to talk through issues related to these and other questions by clicking here. To complement this online conversation, we have curated a brief selection of stories that examine the complex interconnections between the pandemic and inequality. Each selection is available to read / listen online, and each is free of charge. Some readings to […]
Community & Pandemic Perspectives
Are you reading obsessively about all aspects of the pandemic? We hear you! HNY has curated a brief selection of books, articles, and podcasts that examine the complex relationships and questions that have emerged during social crises. This complements our Conversation on Your Couch discussion on Community & Pandemic. Your library card may get you free access to digital versions of these books via platforms such as Libby and Hoopla. Don’t have a library card? New York Public Library has expanded its online offerings — any New York State resident may apply for a card via the SimplyE app. Books […]
