The Houston Riot of 1917 A Century after 13 Black Soldiers Were Executed, Relatives Still Seeking Justice
The streets of Houston down which rioting black soldiers marched 100 years ago are now inevitably gentrified with lovely looking houses, as residents—almost all... Read More
Hellbound Happiness
As an inquisitive child who asked all the wrong questions at all the wrong times, I was often reprimanded for asking “worldly questions,” which,... Read More
The Humanist Dilemma: How Can a Minimalist Avoid All the Gift Exchanges this Time of Year?
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: Playing the Classics
Your favorites from Jesus and Mo!
Jerusalem: Monument to Human Narcissism
President Trump’s provocative decision to authorize the transfer of the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which he communicated in an... Read More
Reason through Song: LA’s Atheist Choir Harmonizes without Religion
Several times a day, I type the keywords “atheist,” “secular,” and “humanist” into Google News in hopes of finding a news story that pertains... Read More
Rules Are for Schmucks: The Most Racist Country in the World?
One of the most hardhearted things the Trump administration has done (it’s difficult to choose) has been to slash the number of refugees (fleeing... Read More
15,000 Scientists, One Reality
Believing in magic can be fun. One can believe in the power of positive thinking, in faith-healing, in getting rich by imagining piles of... Read More
The Changing Tide of Harassment in the Workplace: Will the Courts Follow Suit?
It only takes one brave person to go public, and others will follow. Women are breaking the culture of silence. Last week there was... Read More
States May Protect Access to Birth Control
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), abortion rates in the United States plunged to an all-time low in 2014 (this is the... Read More