APA Eastern Division Meeting: The Teaching Hub.

Dear DAVID, Have you registered for the 2019 Eastern Division meeting, January 7–10 in New York, NY? If not, take a moment and register online now! This year’s meeting will feature the popular Teaching Hub, a two-day series of workshops and sessions that address the teaching of philosophy at all levels. The Teaching Hub, sponsored by the APA and the American Association of Philosophy Teachers, will run from Tuesday, January 8, through Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Eastern Division meeting registrants are invited to attend any or all of the sessions. The 2019 Eastern Meeting Teaching Hub will include the following sessions (visit the APA website for details): STEM Collaborations in the Philosophy Classroom Teaching Philosophy at a Two-Year College: Keys to Successfully Finding and Keeping a Job AAPT Workshop: Evaluating Inclusion in Course Design and Syllabi What’s the Value of Pre-College Philosophy? Views from Facilitators and Teachers PLATO Session: New Approaches to Teaching K–12 Philosophy Introducing Students to Philosophy: New Approaches Table Talk: Experiential Learning in Philosophy Teaching Core Texts: The Gettier Problem My Top Five: Philosophers Share Their Lists Closing Reception: Undergraduate Research and Faculty SoTL Poster Session Register online now for the 2019 Eastern Division meeting! Early bird registration rates ($125 for APA members, $240 for non-members, and $40 for student members) are available until online registration closes on December 20. Eastern meeting registration will not be available December 21 through January 6. You will be able to register on-site at the meeting; however, on-site registration rates will be $50 higher than early bird registration for all categories. If you haven’t already done so, renew your membership for 2018–2019 now to be eligible for the APA member registration rates. You’ll save an additional $5 on meeting registration if you opt not to receive a paper copy of the program. The meeting program is available online, and our free meeting app for smartphones and tablets also contains the full program. (Room locations will be added to the app on the first day of the meeting.) Register online now. We look forward to seeing you in New York! All the best, Amy E. Ferrer Executive Director P.S. Have you made hotel reservations yet? The special conference rates (APA Group Rate: $179/night plus applicable taxes and fees; APA Student Group Rate: $169/night plus applicable taxes and fees) are available at the Sheraton New York Times Square until December 10. Make your reservations today!

2018 ELECTION.The comparison below speaks for itself.

Below is a picture of Donald Trump currently making

its way around the Internet. The Flag in the background

seemed familiar, so I did some research. 

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Here is the flag that most closely resembles the one

behind Donald Trump.

The Confederate Flag.

THE 2018 MIDTERM ELECTIONS: WHAT IS AT STAKE?

So, in the end, we must ask the following Question: What kind of Individuals and Groups have supported 
DONALD TRUMP NOW, AND IN THE PAST?

As we have seen, Donald Trump has no trouble speaking his mind, especially if it means disparaging an entire segment of society, be it GENDER, ETHNICITY, RELIGIOUS FAITH, SOCIAL AND/OR ECONOMIC STANDING etc. The Ability to use his notoriety to Hurl False and Baseless Accusations against Millions of Americans, along with Dire Threats if things don't go his way, would seem to be the ANTITHESIS OF HOW SOMEONE SHOULD GO ABOUT RUNNING A COUNTRY AS DIVERSE AS THE U.S.

Yet, there are those who follow his Vitriolic Ramblings, and never question the Truth or Accuracy of the Statements or Assertions he makes. Could it be the Type of Individual who sees the Writing on the Wall, with a set of beliefs and attitudes that no longer wields the Political Influence they once did?

Beliefs and Attitudes such as;

-  Religious Intolerance.

-  Patriarchal Rule.

-  Racial and Ethnic Divisions
   enforced by law.

- Homophobic Delusions.

- Economic and Social Privilege.

Among others...

In other words, the last desperate attempt to prevent Progressive Ideals from becoming the Norm in every facet of American Life. Concepts such as Justice. Equality, Freedoms, and Rights becoming Universally applied to all, not just those who consider themselves Superior by some Convoluted and Irrational View of how Society should be formed and governed.

Donald Trump is the Poster Boy for the Self-Centered and Narcissistic. Can we expect any less from his must devoted supporters?

We're ready to flip this state. Jennifer Boysko, Chair of Run Everywhere.

David,

Did you see the news? Though he is a Republican, former Virginia Sen. John Warner is supporting several Democrats for Congress. These include Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s 7th District, Leslie Cockburn in the “leaning Republican” 5th District, and Sen. Tim Kaine.

We need to vote all Democrats into office, like Jennifer Wexton in the 10th District, whose opponent Barbara Comstock has consistently voted with Trump.

Warner notes that, “It goes beyond politics now… you’ve got to put the nation’s interests and the state’s interests ahead of politics.”

He’s correct. These elections are too important to both not vote or vote Republican. Republicans are simply supporting Trump’s divisive, destructive, and dangerous policies. We have to make sure they don't get elected. The only way to do that is to GOTV.

Please make sure you are ready to vote in THREE DAYS. Bring your ID to the appropriate location before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6th. Here’s where you can check your polling location.

We can make a difference together.

Let’s get out and vote!

We're ready to flip this state.