Religious Humor and Its Discontents
In Seinfeld’s 153rd episode, “The Yada Yada,” Jerry’s dentist converts to Judaism and begins to make Jewish-themed wisecracks, so much so, Jerry quips that... Read More
Stop Jailing the Poor: Bail Reform Becoming a Priority
“I even got bit by a rat.” This quote from an inmate appeared in a July 5 article in the St. Louis American written... Read More
Human Values Bring Theists and Nontheists Together against the RAISE Act
Family values are generally defined as the cultural values passed on from generation to generation within families regarding structure, function, roles, beliefs, attitudes, and ideals.... Read More
Harvard Humanist of the Year Issues Call for Facilitators to Lead SMART Recovery Meetings
A quarter century ago, renowned humanists such as Albert Ellis, Michael Werner, Joe Gerstein (pictured here) and many others played an integral role in... Read More
The Humanist Dilemma: When Does Sharing One’s Religious Experiences Become an Attempt to Convert?
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: Religion & Intelligence and a Wall of Protection
Your favorites from Jesus and Mo and Raging Pencils!
Rules Are for Schmucks: Trump in Poland
Our beleaguered president delivered a major speech in Poland last month. In it, he repeatedly lumped Poland and the United States together under the... Read More
Depictions, Perceptions, and Harm: An Interview with Media Critic Jean Kilbourne
Advertising and media images play an important and influential role in everyday life. American business continues to produce advertisements that violate, objectify, and sexualize... Read More
Meet the New AHA Staff Member: Amy Couch
Meet the AHA’s new Communications Manager, Amy Couch! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? I graduated from the University of Tulsa with... Read More
On the Hill: Religious Freedom Ambassadorship May Soon Be Filled
As part of the American Humanist Association’s mission to defend religious freedom for all, including nontheists and theists alike, we often work with the... Read More