How 'Dark' Money Destroys Democracy

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Sun Mar 22 2026 at 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm

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Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture | Brooklyn, NY

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Who are the major influencers and organizations corrupting our democracy? Randy Best explores this and more.
About this Event

When: Sunday March 22 12:30PM
Where: via Zoom* & In-Person at 269 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215
*must RSVP above to receive the Zoom link.

The currents and ideologies in American politics today have their roots in the past. Persistent work by forces antithetical to democracy have gradually risen to power. Where are these forces? Where did they originate? Who are the major influencers and organizations corrupting our democracy? I will identify the anti-democratic ideas, who the actors are, who is funding them, and what are their ultimate goals. I will outline ways to resist this threat to our democracy.

Featuring music by Brooklyn Women's Chorus.



About the Speaker

A life-long member of Ethical Culture, Randy Best was born in St. Louis and grew up attending the St. Louis Ethical Society where his parents were life-long members. Since 2016 Randy serves as the Leader of the Northern Virginia Ethical Society. Randy is also current President of the National Leaders Council and chair of the Leadership Training Committee. Previously, he was Leader of the Ethical Humanist Society of the Triangle and the Ethical Society Without Walls. Randy lives in Bethesda, Maryland and has four grown children.


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About the Musician


The Brooklyn Women’s Chorus is a community chorus that was formed in 1997 by musician and cultural activist Bev Grant. Now directed by the multi-talented Caroline Kuhn, the chorus sings for freedom, social justice, peace, resistance, women’s history and empowerment. The chorus meets September through June on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 at Brooklyn Ethical. There are no auditions necessary to join, only a desire to sing in harmony with others.


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About Brooklyn Ethical

Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture (Brooklyn Ethical) is a humanist community grounded in ethics, social justice, and collective care. Located at 269 4th Ave in Park Slope, we host community programs that uplift dignity, foster belonging, and promote action rooted in shared values. We are part of a larger movement of Ethical Societies across the country dedicated to nurturing human potential and working together for a more just world.

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