ETHICS & SOCIETY examines the moral, cultural, and philosophical issues that shape public debate and influence how Americans view right and wrong, freedom and responsibility, and the role of government in personal life. These discussions often involve deeply held beliefs tied to religion, tradition, science, civil liberties, and evolving social norms. Topics in this section explore controversial and emotionally charged issues that affect individuals, families, and communities across the nation. Rather than promoting a single viewpoint, this category is intended to encourage informed discussion, critical thinking, and respectful debate surrounding some of the most divisive and enduring issues in modern society.
Credible allegations have emerged from a New York Times investigation that Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls in the UFW during the 1960s and 1970s. Co-founder Dolores Huerta, now 95, revealed she was a victim herself (pressured into sex once and raped another time, leading to tw...