The Weight of Poverty Fell on Small Shoulders Afghan Refugee Children Working Through Their Childhood

by Mehrullah Rahmani

In the narrow lanes of Rawalpindi’s settlements, the constant hum of factory machines often replaces the sound of classroom bells. Children—some as young as... Read More

Meet the Intern: Freya Matheson

by TheHumanist.com Staff

Learn more about the AHA’s summer policy intern! What drew you to humanism? Freya Matheson, Policy Intern: When I was a sophomore in high... Read More

Why Dignity? What Comes After We Accept Human Worth

by Wade Preciado

I have always found it curious that despite our shared humanity, humanism is rarely an inherited worldview. Millions inherit political identities. Millions more inherit... Read More

Why a Humanist Confirmation?

by Roy Speckhardt

On a recent trip to Norway, I had the unique opportunity to attend a humanist confirmation ceremony at Oslo’s beautiful City Hall. What ceremony,... Read More

The Game of Holy Whispers

by Mark Blondin

It always starts with a whisper. A child leans in, hand cupped to an ear: the frog wears glasses — or was it the... Read More