It was over thirty years ago, and the writing was on the wall – literally. I was living in Jerusalem, and throughout the city,... Read More

I keep coming back to a question that’s hard to shake: if humanism is rooted in dignity, what happens when “human” is no longer... Read More

You’ve maybe heard of Netroots Nation before. It’s an annual conference for progressive activists – think CPAC, but for people who actually want to... Read More

“He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” John 8:7 Growing up queer in Northern Utah where... Read More

The latest from Cagle Cartoons.     Forests Suffer As Our C02 Output Increases by Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com

This is part of The Humanist’s recurring series highlighting openly nonreligious elected officials across the nation. Because of the work of the Center for... Read More

This article first appeared on author Noah Kennedy's website here. Stuck at a stoplight recently, I was directed by a tattered bumper sticker to... Read More

A recent announcement from a Danish zoo has ignited a fiery ethical debate, raising important questions about how we interrelate with our fellow animals.... Read More

Each summer, the American Humanist Association welcomes a cohort of interns who bring fresh perspectives, sharp questions, and endless energy to our organization. Our... Read More

The strides humanists have made to protect and advance human rights in America have been remarkable – but the movement has much further to... Read More