Psychology for human rights
Dear Colleagues, Last month, at the American Psychological Association annual convention in Washington, DC, I had the privilege of offering a five-minute “TED Talk” titled “On Conscience and Conviction as a Psychologist Today.” I was one of eight honorees as part of APA president Wendi Williams’s new “100 Psychologists Rising” initiative, and I am very grateful. …
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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: 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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The statement below was issued in January 2025 by the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence (Division 48 of the American Psychological Association). As the Society’s current president, I am pleased to share it with readers. A PDF version is available online here. Psychologists Call for Justice and Accountability: Confronting the Atrocities Against Palestinian …