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Protecting Our Democracy and the 2020 Presidential Election

Posted on 02 Nov 2020

James Croft, Leader of the Ethical Society of St. Louis and guests spoke on November 1, 2020 about “Protecting Our Democracy and the 2020 Presidential Election.” The Zoom platform was sponsored by American Ethical Union’s Ethical Action Committee. (Click on video icon in upper right corner to watch.)

What will Ethical Societies, as communities committed to democracy, do if the president refuses to honor the results of the election? How might we make our voices heard? Learn how democracy is central to Ethical Humanism, and how you can act to protect our democracy should the worst occur. In a lively pre-election gathering, we made commitments to take action to ensure that all votes are counted, and the results of the election are honored. Come take action with us:

  • If you are willing to write or call state election officials to demand they oversee a free and fair election, connect with Protect Our Election. You just have to fill in your details – name, email, and zip code – and you can immediately be patched through to the right person: they even give you text for your letter and a script for your call, in case you don’t know what to say.
  • If you are willing to go to the polls to ensure that voter intimidation or suppression does not occur, connect with Election Defenders. They are looking for people who wish to be present at polling places on election day to document and de-escalate any intimidation which might occur. By signing up with Election Defenders, you will be plugged into opportunities to defend the election in the coming weeks.
  • If you are willing to take to the streets in the result that all the votes are not counted, or the legitimate results of the election are not respected, connect with Protect the Results. You will be taken to a site where you can find local events near you. There are events all over the country, and you can sign up to be involved. All you have to do is select an event in your area, RSVP, and turn up.

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AEU Statement Regarding the Events of January 6thYesterday, we watched in shock and horror as a violent mob attacked the US Capitol, forcing their way inside and occupying areas of the building for hours in an attempt to disrupt the certification of electoral votes submitted by the states. By the end of the day, 4 people were dead, 52 members of the seditious mob were arrested, and 14 police officers were injured. It took the assistance of many additional federal law enforcement personnel and the National Guard to remove the attackers from the Capitol and clear the way for the Joint Congress to resume its work.Fortunately, the Joint Congress was resolute and refused to let the interruption derail our democracy, working through the night to certify the electoral vote counts for all of the states. However, this episode was an attack on democracy itself, instigated by a sitting president whose actions have severely undermined respect for and trust in the very system that put him in office. Mr. Trump has shown only contempt for the democratic process and is a danger to our country. People who are in a position to remove Mr. Trump from office ought to proceed in haste as this president has repeatedly shown readiness to incite violence and mayhem, and also continues to demonstrate an obsession with the electoral results to the seeming exclusion of other national concerns. Our democratic system of government must be protected from his influence.As Ethical Humanists, we are called upon to repudiate the anti-democratic tendencies that have gained an unwelcome foothold in public life. Our country will need us to elicit the best from one another and ourselves in the months and years to come.#Jan6 #ethicalhumanism ow.ly/uxes50D2Gzn ... See MoreSee Less

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Share your voice! The AEU is seeking volunteers to contribute to our World Human Rights Day Project. Learn more here: ow.ly/YGDC50CYYPL ... See MoreSee Less

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Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture's Ethics for Children program is pleased to invite you to our Celebrating Community family event Sunday, January 10th! Join us for a zoom afternoon of interactive fun featuring art, theatre, and games - all with a spotlight on community.ow.ly/Ybtw50D00VQ ... See MoreSee Less

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We invite you to a family event Celebrating Community! Join us for a zoom afternoon of interactive fun featuring art, theatre, and games.

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Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to vote in the Senate Runoff Election in Georgia! Find election resources, answers to common questions and more here: fairfight.com/georgia-resources/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Yesterday, we watched in shock and horror as a vio Yesterday, we watched in shock and horror as a violent mob attacked the US Capitol, forcing their way inside and occupying areas of the building for hours in an attempt to disrupt the certification of electoral votes submitted by the states. By the end of the day, 4 people were dead, 52 members of the seditious mob were arrested, and 14 police officers were injured. It took the assistance of many additional federal law enforcement personnel and the National Guard to remove the attackers from the Capitol and clear the way for the Joint Congress to resume its work.

Fortunately, the Joint Congress was resolute and refused to let the interruption derail our democracy, working through the night to certify the electoral vote counts for all of the states. However, this episode was an attack on democracy itself, instigated by a sitting president whose actions have severely undermined respect for and trust in the very system that put him in office. 

Mr. Trump has shown only contempt for the democratic process and is a danger to our country.  People who are in a position to remove Mr. Trump from office ought to proceed in haste as this president has repeatedly shown readiness to incite violence and mayhem, and also continues to demonstrate an obsession with the electoral results to the seeming exclusion of other national concerns. Our democratic system of government must be protected from his influence.

As Ethical Humanists, we are called upon to repudiate the anti-democratic tendencies that have gained an unwelcome foothold in public life. Our country will need us to elicit the best from one another and ourselves in the months and years to come.

#Jan6 #EthicalHumanists #EthicalHumanism #Democracy
Looking for new ways to get involved in the new ye Looking for new ways to get involved in the new year? The AEU is seeking volunteers to read Articles of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights in their native languages to create a multilingual oratory experience. 
If you are interested, please email communications@aeu.org!
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