PsySR Receives Grants from Open Society Institute and Arca Foundation
PsySR is very pleased to announce that it has received grants from the Open Society Institute and the Arca Foundation to analyze the ethics of psychologists’ involvement in intelligence interrogations. We gratefully acknowledge the efforts of Jean Maria Arrigo, Stephen Soldz, Joe Gorin, Jancis Long, Brad Olson, Colleen Cordes and others in obtaining this funding. More information on this important project is available HERE.
New PsySR Statement on United Nations' CEDAW
Psychologists for Social Responsibility (PsySR) urges the immediate ratification by the U.S. Senate of the UN Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). A simple statement that women should be treated equally, however, does not give guidance to officials.Read More »
A New Way to Get Involved: PsySR Initiatives
PsySR is excited to introduce PsySR Initiatives, a new way for members to engage with each other in identifying and pursuing shared interests and commitments. Initiatives are similar to our Action Committees, but with a looser format. We hope many members will take advantage of the opportunities provided by our new PsySR Initiatives program.
Introducing the PsySR Blog
We are pleased to introduce a new website feature: the PsySR Blog, a forum for PsySR members to share their timely thoughts and analysis on social justice issues of the day from a psychological perspective. To contribute, send your brief essay (400-800 words) to blogs@psysr.org (along with your email address and few lines about yourself). We hope to add new essays every few weeks, so please check back here regularly.
NEW! (June 21, 2008) How Many Small Donors Does it Take to End a War? by Marc Pilisuk
With record amounts of campaign funds from small donations, Howard Dean has taken the Democrats off the list for contributions from lobbyists and PACs. He asks instead for continuing support from small donors. Republicans, also distancing themselves from lobbyists with shady pasts, have been reaching for more small contributions as well. Like the military contractors and other special interests, however, we want something in return for our contributions: for many of us this is an end to the war and occupation that the U.S. started in Iraq. But we are unlikely to get this unless we use our newly-found financial power and call upon our leaders to act. Read More »
NEW! (June 21, 2008) The Racial Truth Inside Popular Fiction’s Lie by Mikhail Lyubansky
“Fiction,” said Stephen King, “is the truth inside the lie.” What he didn’t mention is that, for many American young people, it may be the only truth they get, at least about some issues. It’s no secret that popular fiction exerts a strong influence on how kids, adolescents, and the rest of us think about controversial topics. It is therefore noteworthy that recent books and films such as the X-Men (Harry Potter too) have explicitly taken on racial issues with a clear and unmistakable anti-racist stance. As a result, important issues such as blood purity, group prejudice, and even eugenics have become part of the dialogue – both online and at the kitchen table. Read More »
Campaign Launch for Greater Student Involvement and PsySR Student Chapters (PsySSR)
PsySR is launching a nationwide Student Membership Campaign and we’re eager to involve our membership in this initiative. There are a number of ways you can lend your expertise and assistance:
- Encourage and organize your interested psychology students to become student members of PsySR.
- Assume the role of PsySSR Faculty Advisor for a student chapter.
- Assist with on-campus and off-campus activities that serve the local and university communities.
- Volunteer to be a guest speaker for a student chapter event, and recommend other speakers as well.
More information about PsySR's student-focused programs and opportunties is available HERE.
