Mermaids, Aliens, and Other Monsters: Bad Education or Harmless Entertainment?
Growing up, I enjoyed great science and learning programming on television channels such as the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, the Science Channel, National Geographic... Read More
Humanist Group Uses Yard Sales to Support Students
Over the Labor Day weekend, the Central Colorado Humanists (CCH)—the Salida, Colorado, chapter of the American Humanist Association—transformed their unwanted stuff into academic opportunity... Read More
Superstitions We Just Can’t Shake
When you believe in things That you don't understand, Then you suffer, Superstition ain’t the way —Stevie Wonder, “Superstition” Hey, it’s Friday the 13th,... Read More
The Comics Section: The Pantheon of Saints
The latest from Jesus and Mo!
What Would a Humanist Do? Defusing Wedding Drama
Today we introduce a new TheHumanist.com column, “What Would a Humanist Do?” Fans of Joan Reisman-Brill’s “Humanist Dilemma,” fear not: this isn’t a replacement... Read More
Generous Donors Put AHA HERE for Climate
The pressure for Democratic presidential candidates to address the climate crisis—which resulted in CNN’s marathon seven-hour town hall last week—is an indication of how... Read More
The Humanist Dilemma: Colleagues at a Kosher Crossroads
Experiencing an ethical dilemma? Need advice from a humanist perspective? Send your questions to The Humanist Dilemma at dilemma@thehumanist.com (subject line: Humanist Dilemma). All... Read More
The Comics Section: Certainty & Gun Laws
The latest from Jesus and Mo and Raging Pencils!
It’s about Time Candidates Address the Climate Crisis
Despite underwhelming attention on the debate stage so far, the climate crisis is finally shaping the national conversation. Tonight, September 4, CNN will host... Read More
Agency Rules Are Meant to Be Commented On
Manipulating its executive powers of rule making and rule enforcement, the Trump administration is carving away our rights on issues from healthcare to immigration.... Read More