Rules Are for Schmucks: Who Is Fethullah Gülen?
The images flooding out of Turkey three weekends ago were startling. Tanks rolled down streets and jets screamed overhead in an attempted military coup... Read More
Want to Live Forever? Science, Not Religion, Holds the Key to Eternal Life
Ongoing stem cell research at the University at Buffalo recently resulted in a breakthrough, which could potentially lead to new clinical drugs that reverse... Read More
The Humanist Hour #206: Alix Jules on the Politics of Racial Resentment
Click to download an audio file of this podcast. The 2016 U.S. presidential election has turned into something that wasn't supposed to be able... Read More
Acting on Climate Change Is a Choice Many Have Already Made
Solar Impulse 2, a completely solar-powered aircraft, completed its journey around the world last Tuesday without power from a single drop of oil. The aircraft set... Read More
Sagan, Vinyl, and Space: The Intersection of Science and Music
On July 2, Jack White, along with his record label Third Man Records, made history by successfully playing the first vinyl record in space—well,... Read More
Should Humanists Support the Rio Olympics?
I am not a sports fan, but I love the Olympic Games! The Olympics to me is like all the best inspirational sports stories... Read More
Democratic Convention Ignores Nontheists after DNC Hack
Late last week, a treasure trove of insider emails from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was released to the public by WikiLeaks. In addition... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: My Boyfriend Wears a Cross. It’s Becoming a Problem.
Experiencing an ethical dilemma? Need advice from a humanist perspective? Send your questions to The Ethical Dilemma at dilemma@thehumanist.com (subject line: Ethical Dilemma). All... Read More
The Comics Section: Arguing about Humility, Gift Receipts for Heavenly Presents, and God Wants a Cut of the Genetic Engineering Action
The latest from your favorites: Jesus and Mo, Atheist Pig, and Raging Pencils!
More than a Hill of Beans: Political Protests Face Pressure to Be Noticed
As the temperature heats up around the country, so does the political climate surrounding this year’s presidential election. The city of Philadelphia approved twenty-eight... Read More