Humanism in Literature: Ten Authors to Read
In his essay, “Humanist Literature in Perspective,” Dr. Arthur Dobrin, professor emeritus at Hofstra University and leader emeritus of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, writes, ‘Humanist literature’ is an ambiguous term. Does it... Read More
End of an Era: MythBusters Signs Off
You may have missed the news if you were binge watching fan-favorite political drama House of Cards on Netflix this weekend, but Sunday quietly marked the end of a thirteen-year venture to test commonly held... Read More
Is Tina Fey Anti-Humanist?
It’s hard not to feel a little miffed at beloved American comedian Tina Fey when you watch the short interview she gave to Bustle, posted on Friday. While promoting her new film Whiskey Tango Foxtrot... Read More
The Oscars, Anything but a Littlefeather Moment
On March 27, 1973, Marlon Brando refused to accept his Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Don Corleone in The Godfather. He had Native American actress Sacheen Littlefeather attend instead. Declining the... Read More
The Cartoon History of Humanism, Episode 35 All Right Then, I'll Go to Hell: Mark Twain's Unchained Years
View all episodes in the Cartoon History of Humanism series. All Right Then, I'll Go to Hell: Mark Twain's Unchained Years For Americans, Mark Twain is something akin to gravity, a massive and foundational force... Read More
The Comics Section: Wishful Thinking, Good Christian Plumbers, Trash Talk
Brand new comics by Jesus and Mo, The Atheist Pig, and Raging Pencils!
Film Review: Where to Invade Next
Michael Moore has been making political documentaries for almost thirty years now. While his targets typically vary on a film-by-film basis—Roger & Me (1989): globalization; Bowling for Columbine (2002): gun violence and the peculiarly American fetishization of... Read More