Engaging Our Civic Values
The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island’s Sunday Platform series invites the community into thoughtful, respectful dialogue on the public policy and equity issues shaping our lives. Through conversation with leaders, advocates, and policymakers, we explore how civic engagement, justice, and shared responsibility can strengthen our democracy and our local community.
Susan Gottehrer
Director, Nassau Regional Office, New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU)
Topic: Building Power Toward Hope and Light: Using Our Values to End Mass Incarceration and Deportations
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
From slavery to mass incarceration, the U.S. has criminalized people along racial lines, stripped them of rights, and forced them to work for little or no pay. Advocates are fighting to reform the system and challenge recent kidnappings of immigrants rooted in the same dehumanization.
Congressman Tom Suozzi
U.S. Representative, New York’s Third Congressional District
Topic: Public Policy Conversation with the Community
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Congressman Tom Suozzi will speak about current national and regional issues affecting Long Island. His remarks will be followed by a community discussion focused on civic responsibility, governance, and the challenges ahead.
Katy Lasell
Policy Associate, The New Economy Project
Topic: Important Equity Agenda Updates for 2026
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Katy Lasell will share updates on key equity-focused policy initiatives planned for 2026. Her presentation will examine economic justice priorities and how policy changes may advance fairness and opportunity across our region.
In person at 38 Old Country Road, Garden City or on Zoom.
To join our meeting via Zoom, please click on this link or cut and paste it into your browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87199821900
Meeting ID: 871 9982 1900
Please join by 11, the meeting will be closed at 11:10