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 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

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