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Visit our YouTube channel for videos on ethics in business, technology, government, and other fields.

Viewed more than 425,000 times, our interviews with experts cover subjects from corporate governance to the right to be forgotten.  We also feature videos on ethical issues for undergraduates created by the students themselves.

The Human Right to Housing: State and Local Challenges with Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg

California is facing a crisis of tens of thousands of unhoused persons. It’s a crucial time to explore new ideas and practices. Responses to the Mayor by Tristia Bauman of the National Homelessness Law Center and Andrea Urton of HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County.

Voting for Ethics

Are you prepared to vote ethically in the upcoming election? How do you know you’re casting your ballot for the most ethical candidates? This short video highlights some quick tips on ethical voting. The video is a companion to our free resource, “Voting for Ethics,” a non-partisan guide for U.S. voters to help them identify ethical choices and make more informed decisions. Download the complementary guide at http://bit.ly/votingforethics

Voting, Catholicism, and the 2020 Election

REPLAY from YouTubeLIVE discussion held on 10/21/20 with Bishop Robert McElroy, one of the leading Catholic intellectuals in the United States, on voting, Catholic social thought, and the 2020 election.

Welcome to our latest episode of "Essential Ethics," where we focus on small business challenges during COVID-19. The restaurant sector has been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Essential Ethics interview series, Devika Sagar, Director of Operations, Multi Concept Management, LLC describes how she navigates the ethics of decision making and prioritization at her company, a franchisee of Denny's and Jack-in-the-box restaurants in California.

Welcome to "Essential Ethics," focusing on small business challenges during COVID-19. In this interview, Director of Journalism and Media Ethics Subramaniam Vincent discusses business challenges with Ray Solnik, owner of the Great Clips hair salon franchise.

Welcome to our latest episode of "Essential Ethics," focusing on small business challenges during COVID-19. In this interview, Anita Varma, assistant director Journalism & Media Ethics and Social Sector Ethics, speaks with Jennifer Radics-Johnson, executive director of the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.

Ethics Center Director of Journalism Ethics Subramaniam Vincent interviews Little Sky Bakery business owner Tian Mayimin, who discusses two priorities during the time of COVID19. First and foremost is following public health advisories.

Moving Forward, Social Sector, and COVID-19: Via Services

Anita Varma, Ethics Center assistant director of Journalism and Media Ethics and Social Sector Ethics, speaks with Matt Bell, executive director VIA Services. They explore challenges the nonprofit is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moving Forward, Social Sector, and COVID-19: Operation Freedom Paws:

Anita Varma, Ethics Center assistant director of Journalism and Media Ethics and Social Sector Ethics, interviews Mary Cortani, executive director, Operation Freedom Paws. They explore challenges the nonprofit is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Essential Ethics: Perspectives from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics: Journalism, Media, and COVID-19: Part 2: Subbu Vincent

Welcome to our second edition of "Essential Ethics: Perspectives from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics." Subbu Vincent, director of Journalism and Media Ethics, discusses journalism ethics and COVID-19 with Managing Director Thor Wasbotten.

Essential Ethics: Perspectives from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics: Journalism, Media, and COVID-19: Part 1: Anita Varma

Welcome to our first edition of "Essential Ethics: Perspectives from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics." Anita Varma, assistant director of Journalism and Media Ethics and Social Sector Ethics, discusses journalism ethics and COVID-19 with Managing Director Thor Wasbotten.

A Conversation Between "Enemies" in the Abortion War

The abortion war, with its focus on rights, has polarized our nation for over fifty years. It’s time for a new kind of conversation.

Free Speech and Civil Discourse Concepts

The 2017-2018 Hackworth Fellows discuss free speech and civil discourse.

Why Should Students Participate in the Health Care Ethics Internship?

Briana Britton, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Health Care Ethics Intern (2012-13), reflects on her experience in light of Santa Clara University's commitment to developing students' sense of "Conscience, Competence, and Compassion."

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