This week’s featured poem is by James C. Coomer. He is emeritus professor of political science and former Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs... Read More

By Janet J. Asimov Nowadays, many of us who belong to the species that’s named itself Homo sapiens wonder at the hubris of calling... Read More

By Bill Burgess The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in an important case involving the rule of law and religious organizations last week.  The... Read More

Occupy Wall Street is now in its fourth week, and the ongoing protests against corporate power that began on September 17 have now seen... Read More

By Brian Magee A decision on a preliminary injunction is expected this week from the federal judge overseeing the case where a Rhode Island... Read More

Kids, despite their inexperience, are not dumb. In fact, their ability to comprehend vast quantities of new information continually astounds their parents and teachers.... Read More

In honor of George Takei receiving the 2012 LGBT Humanist Pride Award, to be given at the AHA’s 71st Annual Conference in New Orleans,... Read More

The latest from your favorites: Ape Not Monkey,  Jesus and Mo, and The Bad Chemicals!      

Confession: I’ve only watched two episodes of Star Trek in my entire life (one of which was the very humanistic Who Watches the Watchers).... Read More

Save the date for the AHA’s 71st Conference June 7-10, 2012 in New Orleans! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be honoring the prolific... Read More