NEW: Speak up for children trafficked in orphanages. FREEDOM UNITED.

SIGN Dear David, Did you know people are profiting from the trafficking and abuse of children in orphanages across the world? Traffickers and dishonest children's homes are capitalizing on the trend of combining voluntary work with traveling. They encourage families living in poverty to give up or sell their children to orphanages. There, these vulnerable children may be exploited, even abused, malnourished and forced to work. They may even be re-trafficked to other orphanages to repeat the cycle and bring in further donations. Join us in telling volunteer tour operators to take a stand. Attracted by the funding orphanages receive from donations and ‘voluntourism’ placements, traffickers turn children into commodities. This means volunteer tour operators are in a powerful position to remove the financial incentive and make a strong statement against orphanage trafficking. We are not suggesting these organizations have placed, or promoted the placement of, volunteers in orphanages that exploit or traffick children.[1] They have made valuable contributions to the communities they operate in. But now, their support is crucial in breaking the cycle of child trafficking and exploitation in orphanages. Volunteer tour operators: do your part to end trafficking into orphanages! An estimated 8 million children live in orphanages worldwide, yet 80% of them have at least one parent or family member who is able to look after them, with additional support if needed.[2] It is clear from these numbers that something doesn’t add up.   Sinet Chan in Cambodia was beaten, raped, starved and forced to work on the orphanage director’s rice paddies and farms without pay.[3] Now, she is a strong ambassador for the Cambodian Children's Trust, raising awareness of conditions children face in institutions.[4] The government of Cambodia has set up a pilot program to reintegrate children into families. Last July, it tasked officials with identifying vulnerable children and overseeing their reintegration into families.[5] In Haiti, some families were paid 75 USD to give their children away to orphanages on false promises their children would receive an education, only for them to end up living in slave-like conditions.[6] Vulnerable children being separated from their families and placed in orphanages to attract funding, volunteers and donations from well-meaning tourists is an occurrence reported across Southeast Asia, as well as in Nepal and across Africa.[7][8] This season, join our call on popular global volunteer tour operators to take action. In solidarity, Miriam, Joanna and the whole Freedom United team P.S. Is somebody close to you planning to undertake a placement? Share this campaign with them to raise awareness of the risks of trafficking and abuse facing children in orphanages. SIGN

APA- Group Newsletter for Member Groups: Experimental Philosophy.

The American Philosophical Association

Member Groups: Experimental Philosophy Newsletter

Upcoming Events Nominations open for APA leadership positions Saturday, September 15, 2018 Application deadline for grant requests from the Berry fund Sunday, September 30, 2018 Deadline to submit reports for the fall board meeting Sunday, September 30, 2018 Nomination deadline for the 2019 Lebowitz Prize Thursday, November 1, 2018 APA Lecture by Janet Stemwedel Friday, November 16, 2018 Experimental Philosophy Related Group News Frank and Zwier Win the 2018 Routledge, Taylor & Francis Prize Posted in APA Announcements, 8/14/2018 11:00:00 AM             David Frank           Karen Zwier Photo Credit: Justice Simpson The APA is pleased to announce the... more » Call for Nominations Reminder: 2018 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching Posted in APA Announcements, 7/3/2018 1:00:00 PM The nomination deadline for the APA’s 2018 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching is less than one month away. Don’t wait to submit your nomination!... more » Syracuse's McDaniel Wins the APA’s 2018 Sanders Book Prize Posted in APA Announcements, 6/29/2018 2:00:00 PM The APA is pleased to announce that Professor Kristopher McDaniel (Syracuse University) has been awarded the 2018 Sanders Book Prize   for his book, The... more » Reminder: Small grant and diversity grant proposal deadline is June 30 Posted in APA Announcements, 6/22/2018 11:00:00 AM There is only one week left to submit proposals for the APA's  small grant fund  and  diversity and inclusiveness funding  programs. All APA members are... more » APA Grants and Prizes Deadline Reminders Posted in APA Announcements, 6/1/2018 2:57:00 PM The American Philosophical Association is fortunate to be able to sponsor and co-sponsor a number of prizes, as well as to offer grant funding. The... more » View All News »

RECIPE FOR A FASCIST PRESIDENCY: HATE, IGNORANCE, DECEIT, AND A BOGUS ELECTION.

How many Times have you seen or heard a Politician reiterate support for a Particular Side of an Issue, but later shift, alter, or completely change the reason for continuing that support? Do we find that such a change causes an immediate uproar among the Politicians Supporters, who shift Their Allegiance Elsewhere?

To a Minor Degree that does occur, but on the whole, the vast majority remain loyal to the Candidate, just switching one explanation for another.

This seems to indicate a Certain Mindset that most POLITICIANS, VOTERS, AND THE NEWS MEDIA REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE DUE TO THE SHORT AND LONG TERM IMPLICATIONS:

THAT MANY AMERICANS ARE LOOKING FOR AN "EXCUSE" TO JUSTIFY THE OPINIONS THEY HAVE ON CERTAIN ISSUES.  IN OTHER WORDS, THE CONCLUSIONS BEING MADE ON PARTICULAR ISSUES ARE NOT THE RESULT OF INTELLECTUAL REFLECTION, LOOKING AT ALL SIDES OF AN ISSUE WITH AN OPEN MIND, BUT WITH PREDETERMINED CONCLUSIONS BASED ON IRRATIONAL ARGUMENTS, WHICH ARE BUILT UPON UNWARRANTED, FALSE, AND MISLEADING PREMISES AND DATA.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

THIS IS THE REASONING THAT GIVES US POLITICIANS LIKE DONALD TRUMP, AND IS ONE OF THE TWO MAIN REASONS THAT HE NOW OCCUPIES THE WHITE HOUSE;                                                                       

1) THE RIGGING/ALTERING OF FINAL VOTE TOTALS IN CERTAIN STATES TO GIVE HIM AN ELECTORAL COLLEGE VICTORY. 

2) GIVING EVERY HATE GROUP ALTERNATIVE EXPLANATIONS TO JUSTIFY THEIR VIEWPOINTS. THESE WERE USED WHEN INTERACTING WITH THE MEDIA, OR ANSWERING QUESTIONS POSED BY POLITICAL OPPONENTS.  

AS WE HAVE SEEN IN THE PAST, THESE "EXPLANATIONS" WORK IF YOUR OPPONENTS, OR THOSE WHO COVER AND REPORT THE NEWS, LACK THE COURAGE, DISCIPLINE, OR WHEREWITHAL TO CHALLENGE THE OFTEN BOGUS, FALSE, OR INACCURATE CONCLUSIONS BEING MADE TO PROMOTE AN AGENDA OF HATE...

...AND IT SHOULD BE DONE BEFORE AN ELECTION, NOT AFTER...  

APA- Calls for Proposals: The 2019 AAPT-APA Teaching Hub at the Central and Pacific Division meetings.

Dear DAVID, The APA Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy (CTP) and the American Association of Philosophy Teachers (AAPT) invite proposals for Teaching Hub sessions at the 2019 Central Division meeting in Denver, CO, February 20–23, and the Pacific Division meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 17–20. The AAPT-APA Teaching Hub is a series of interactive workshops and conversations designed specifically for philosophers and created to celebrate teaching within the context of the APA divisional meetings. Jointly organized by the CTP and the AAPT, the Teaching Hub aims to offer a range of high-quality and inclusive development opportunities that address the teaching of philosophy at all levels, pre-college through graduate school. Please consider submitting a proposal for one of more of the following sessions at the 2019 Central and Pacific Division meetings (calls for proposals for Teaching Hub sessions at the Eastern Division meeting were announced earlier this summer and are available on the APA website): Central Division Meeting Teaching Hub CFPs Teaching Core Texts: Plato’s Apology – Deadline: September 4, 2018This session will feature presentations on interesting or innovative approaches to teaching the Apology in undergraduate classes. Teaching Philosophical Writing – Deadline: September 4, 2018This session will share effective or innovative approaches to teaching philosophical writing in undergraduate or graduate classes. AAPT Workshop: Innovative Pedagogies for a Just Classroom – Deadline: September 4, 2018This session will demonstrate innovative approaches to philosophical pedagogy that aims at achieving justice in the classroom. Poster Session – Deadline: September 1, 2018Each Teaching Hub will include a poster session featuring both (1) independent work by undergraduate students and (2) work in the teaching of philosophy by faculty and graduate students. Please consider submitting your own work, and please encourage undergraduates who have completed independent work in philosophy this past academic year and undergraduates who are working on summer research projects in philosophy currently to submit an abstract to one of the Teaching Hub poster sessions. Pacific Division Meeting Teaching Hub CFPs Teaching Core Texts: Thomson’s “A Defense of Abortion” – Deadline: September 15, 2018This session will feature presentations on interesting or innovative approaches to teaching Thomson’s seminal work. New Approaches to the Early Modern Survey – Deadline: September 15, 2018This session will explore interesting or innovative approaches to teaching the early modern survey in ways that incorporate lesser-known philosophers and texts of the period. Poster Session – Deadline: September 15, 2018Each Teaching Hub will include a poster session featuring both (1) independent work by undergraduate students and (2) work in the teaching of philosophy by faculty and graduate students. Please consider submitting your own work, and please encourage undergraduates who have completed independent work in philosophy this past academic year and undergraduates who are working on summer research projects in philosophy currently to submit an abstract to one of the Teaching Hub poster sessions. The complete calls for proposals are available on the Teaching Hub webpage. For general information about the AAPT-APA Teaching Hub, please visit the AAPT website and the CTP webpage. For specific information about the Teaching Hub at the 2019 Central Division meeting in Denver, CO, please contact Rebecca Scott (rebecca.g.scott@gmail.com). For specific information about the Teaching Hub at the 2019 Pacific Division meeting in Vancouver, BC, Canada, please contact Ian Smith (ian.smith1@washburn.edu). We look forward to receiving your proposals. All the best, David W. Concepción Chair, APA Committee on the Teaching of Philosophy P.S. Please note that all APA meeting participants are required to register for each meeting they attend.