“IT WOULD BE A MISTAKE to think the message of the book is that we should be optimistic,” Steven Pinker tells our science and... Read More

A December vote in Alabama proved the might of the black voting bloc nationwide. The black community, specifically black women, helped elect Democrat Doug... Read More

“I did not choose to announce to the news media that I am transgender. My school board made that decision for me. But now... Read More

Meet the American Humanist Association’s new Graphic Designer, Sharon McGill! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? After I graduated from Ball State... Read More

Democracy requires citizen participation to ensure that it continues and works. Simply voting for a president every four years isn’t enough, and only slightly... Read More

How do you explain the lack of success of Black Americans since the Emancipation Proclamation? What do you say about the high levels of... Read More

February is Black History Month in the United States and Canada. In commemoration we bring you the last in a four-part series highlighting fascinating... 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

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For years we’ve heard about how American Christians are leaving their religion. Numerous studies have shown the growing numbers of people who have left... Read More