Overt racism, nativism, loss of compassion, and hate speech are on the rise. All of our highest humanist values are under attack. Racial fear... Read More

“Life’s a bitch, and then you die.” At least, that’s the gospel according to acclaimed rapper Nas. I can’t remember the circumstances that placed... Read More

"Of all the practices that dehumanize prisoners, calling them “one who offends” is by far the worst. It sets the tone and is a... Read More

In the summer of 2015 I had the profoundly life-changing experience of participating in Burning Man, a weeklong, transformative cultural event set in the... Read More

Q: Years ago, I was very active in a local humanist organization. Now my wife and I are retired and give away all our... Read More

They want me to be nonviolent, And surround me with violence. They want me to make better choices, And remove all meaningful choice. They... Read More

BY MICHAEL POLLAN PENGUIN PRESS, 2018 480 PP., $28.00 I tried pot late at age twenty-five. Though I’d been an English major who hung... Read More

BY BILL SIZEMORE BRANDYLANE PUBLISHERS, 2018 158 PP.; $18.95 Bill Sizemore has written a little gem of a book. In Uncle George & Me:... Read More

In recent years, the word “socialism” has been thrown around in the echo chambers of conservative media to disparage certain politicians but is more... Read More

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