Are We Playing God?
I often hear that humanity’s greatest characteristic is our ability to manipulate the environment in complicated ways. We can control fire, explore outer space,... Read More
Stand Up, Fight Back: Dismantling Systems of Oppression
As we closed out the Fourth of July holiday that I and many other activists deem a reminder of oppression, Alton Sterling took his... Read More
Act for Women: Eliminating the “Undue Burden” Once and For All
“I’m just trying to protect you.” These paternalistic words are repeatedly spoken to girls and women to engender trust in some vague idea of... Read More
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #Rationalia: A World Where Evidence is God?
I won’t attempt eloquence at this. Many people, like National Review correspondents Jonah Goldberg or Kevin D. Williamson, have eloquently criticized famed astrophysicist Neil... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: Conflict Between a Homeowner and Tenant
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: Anti-Semitism, Love the Sinner (Hate the Sin), Compulsive Consumerism
The latest from your favorites: Jesus and Mo, The Atheist Pig, and Raging Pencils!
The Ark Encounter: Ken Ham Builds His Dream Yacht
Today, a big dream has come true for creationist megastar and world-renowned denier of science Ken Ham. The grand opening of the Ark Encounter,... Read More
Louisiana School Fails to Change Pledge of Allegiance Policy, Requires Students to Stand
The American Humanist Association’s Appignani Humanist Legal Center criticizes the Lafayette Parish School System in Lafayette, La., for failing to update its Pledge of... Read More
Game of Thrones: Winter May be Coming, but Separation of Church & State is Forever
*Spoilers through the recent season finale of Game of Thrones* Game of Thrones, the ever-popular fantasy epic which airs on HBO, may be about... Read More
Navigating Critical Thinking, Intersectionality, and Identity Politics in the Secular Movement
Living is easy with eyes closed misunderstanding all you see. –John Lennon Doing the work I’m actively engaged in leads me to frequently network... Read More