Psychology for human rights
Note: This opinion piece reflects my personal views and not those of any group with which I am affiliated. Update (August 14, 2026): It has now become apparent that Gesher Community Care has misrepresented organizations listed as endorsers of its letter. Among the most prominent examples are Bristol Myers Squibb (yes, the global Fortune 100 …
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Note: This open letter reflects my personal views and not those of any group with which I am affiliated. A PDF version is available here. July 27, 2026 Dear Members of the American Psychological Association’s Council of Representatives: It is my strong and informed opinion that the Association of Jewish Psychologists (AJP) should not be awarded an ethnic psychological association seat …
Note: The following reflects my personal views and not those of any group with which I am affiliated. In the days ahead you may hear about a new initiative for graduate school education in psychology, funded by the “Academic Engagement Network” (AEN) and led by two psychologists. It’s presented this way by its promoters: Through curriculum …
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Note: Last week I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion and offer my personal perspective on the weaponization of antisemitism. This session took place as part of the annual conference of the Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology (Division 39 of the American Psychological Association). Below is the full text of my …
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The American Psychological Association (APA) — one of the world’s largest organizations of healthcare clinicians, researchers, and educators — contends that it “prioritizes human rights advocacy” and “encourages psychologists to support and advocate for populations at risk of human rights violations, including marginalized populations both domestically and globally.” But if APA leaders want to truly honor that commitment, …