Humanist Jingle Bells

Last month, the American Humanist Association staff helped sort through files dating back to the organization’s founding in 1941 in an off-site storage facility. Just in time for the holiday season, we discovered a humanist... Read More
Christmas Irony? A Review of Bad Religion’s Christmas Songs

A famous punk rock band known for criticizing religion releases a Christmas album? Is it any good? AHA’s Meghan Hamilton reviews the latest from Bad Religion. Even nonbelievers can agree that Christmas songs don’t have... Read More
Thanksgiving Recipes: Coquilles Saint- Jacques

Coquilles Saint- Jacques *submitted by Cindy Le; recipe adapted from Betty Crocker 1 ½ lb bay scallops 1 cup dry white wine, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine... Read More
Thanksgiving Recipes from the AHA Staff

AHA staffers love Thanksgiving! Read the stories behind our favorite recipes, and test out a recipe for yourself this Thanksgiving! Maggie Ardiente, HNN Editor Corn Pudding (From Food & Wine Magazine) My family’s... Read More
Bibles Instead of Candy? Halloween’s Religious History

Many of us know Halloween’s Christian and pagan roots, but did you know some organizations want to reclaim it as a religious holiday sans costumes and—gasp—candy? Matthew Bulger writes on the many religious and secular... Read More
Should Humanists Eat Synthetic Meat?

Science is both amazing and useful, as we constantly hear about new scientific innovations that help us to live longer, healthier, and happier lives, and about new scientific discoveries that give us an insight into... Read More
Top 7 Craziest Comments Made About SlutWalk

There are many misconceptions about SlutWalk events around the country, but some of these negative comments go too far. Mallory Kruper finds the craziest comments made about this educational, pro-feminist event. This past Saturday, August... Read More