Ethics Shmethics; Substack, December 25, 2025

 Robert Reich, Substack; Ethics Shmethics

"Why haven’t the American Bar Association or the American Medical Association stood up against the unethical behavior of professionals in the Trump regime? 

I was always told that professional associations existed to maintain professional standards, not merely to restrict the number of licensed professionals to maintain professional prices...

If legal ethics mean anything, Halligan should be disbarred. 

If medical ethics mean anything, Dr. Vinay Prasad should no longer be a doctor...

If professional associations have any legitimate purpose in our system, it is to enforce ethical standards and hold professionals accountable to them...

Where are the American Bar Association and the American Medical Association during Trump’s unscrupulous reign?"

SLA ANNOUNCES DISSOLUTION; SLA, March 26, 2025

SLA ; SLA ANNOUNCES DISSOLUTION

"The Special Libraries Association (SLA), a global organization dedicated to supporting information professionals and specialized librarians, has announced it will begin a dissolution process after 116 years of service to the profession.

Since its founding in 1909, SLA has been a cornerstone for knowledge management, research, and information services across industries, providing invaluable networking, professional development opportunities, and advocacy for its members. After careful evaluation of the organization’s financial sustainability and the evolving needs of the profession, the SLA Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to begin the dissolution process of the Association. 

"This decision was not made lightly," said Hildy Dworkin, President of SLA. "For over a century, SLA has been a leader in the information profession, fostering collaboration and innovation among our members. However, shifting industry dynamics, changing professional needs, and financial realities have led us to this moment. We are incredibly proud of the legacy SLA leaves behind and the impact it has had on generations of professionals.""