Orange is the New Black: A New TV Show Featuring a Humanist Behind Bars
If you’ve been on the Internet lately, you’ve probably noticed that the new Netflix original series Orange is the New Black is the topic du jour across Facebook feeds and entertainment blogs alike. The series... Read More
Top 5 Humanist Hip Hop Songs Humanism of Hip Hop, pt. 3
A humanist hip hop song might be easiest defined by what it isn’t: It isn’t an overtly spiritual song, obviously, or a song that evokes or venerates a pious lifestyle, but it also isn’t just... Read More
The Humanism of Adventure Time: A Cartoon For Kids (and Adults) That Teaches Science and Empathy
A popular animated show on the Cartoon Network, Adventure Time, is getting praise for its humanistic themes. Matthew Bulger explains why the show is great for humanist kids (and grown-ups). Confession: I’m 23 years old... Read More
Rapper Dessa Talks Atheism, Social Justice Humanism of Hip-Hop, pt. 2
If the era of hip-hop can sometimes be faulted for reinvigorating the trend of musical proselytizing, with no shortage of millionaire musicians dropping the names of their saviors and prophets into hit songs and crediting... Read More
“Gay Marriage? Same-Sex Marriage? Marriage Equality?” Examining the Media’s Language on LGBTQ Issues
AHA Advocacy Intern Mallory Kruper attended a recent panel discussion hosted by the ACLU on how the media’s reporting on LGBTQ rights, particularly related to the issue of marriage, changed with the culture. On June... Read More
The Big Bang Theory, House M.D. and More: Your Recommended Humanist TV
In the last edition of Humanist Network News, editor Maggie Ardiente – fresh off binge-watching Netflix’s House of Cards – asked what television shows readers would recommend to humanists ( “Bonus points if they include... Read More
Atheist Music: An Interview with Shelley Segal on Her New Album Little March
On Feb. 22, Australian singer-songwriter Shelley Segal will be releasing two CDs: An Atheist Album, containing the popular 2011 single “Saved,” and Little March, a collection of jazz music with American guitarist Adam Levy. She... Read More