Jake Via
Jake Via is the Organizing Director of the American Humanist Association.
Posts by Jake Via
A Humanist Community in Florida Stopped Asking “What Do We Believe?” and Started Asking “What Can We Build?”
In the fall of 1998, Jerry Lieberman walked into a board meeting of the Humanists of Florida (HoF) in Orlando and told the room... Read More
Empathy as a Weapon: Why We’re Spending $100,000 to Fight Cruelty
Like in the movie “A Clockwork Orange,” it feels like we've been strapped to a chair with spreaders on our eyes, forced to watch... Read More
Stargazing Skeptics, S’mores, & Dangerously Curious Kids
Does the idea of shipping off your precious kiddo for a week in the wilderness with a bunch of strangers (and even stranger counselors)... Read More
Introducing the Humanist Organizer Resource Center: A New Hub for Local Leadership and Community Building
If you’re reading this, the new Humanist Organizer Resource Center is for you! After extensive collaboration with local leaders across the country, gathering their... Read More
Hands Off: Mobilizing Action against Billionaires’ Power Grab
Mark your calendars and clear your schedules! This Saturday, April 5th, a planned action called Hands Off is happening nationwide to stop Donald Trump... Read More