When Should Humanists Oppose Abortion? When Scientology Forces It on Church Members
With reproductive rights constantly under attack in the United States, humanists spend a significant amount of time and effort defending abortion access, whether through... Read More
Humanism Goes Hand-in-Hand with Racial Justice and #BlackLivesMatter
In theory, humanism is inclusive. A fundamental principle in humanism is that every human being should be protected and treated equally. This intrinsic value... Read More
Game of Thrones’ King’s Landing Could Use Some Separation of Church and State
Warning! Major Game of Thrones spoilers below. HBO’s wildly popular Game of Thrones is back for a new season, which means more dragons, undead... Read More
It’s Time to Make _____ Great Again!
Well, it’s here. The moment that most of America collectively laughed off as absolutely impossible is here. Donald Trump is all-but-certain to be the... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: Homeschooling Problems
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
Humanist Voices in Verse: “The Atheist’s Prayer” by Lydia Erickson
This week’s poem is by Lydia Erickson, a writer of essays, poetry, short stories, blog posts, articles, and (hopefully soon) novels. She attends Boston... Read More
The Comics Section: Women’s Lib, Jesus Tips, Voter Suppression
New comics by Jesus and Mo, The Atheist Pig, and Raging Pencils!
From Feminist Caucus to Feminist Humanist Alliance: Reimagining What It Means to Be a Humanist Feminist
The evolution of institutions is inevitable. Strategic planning for organizational change is critical to enhance potential for success. This is what’s taking place within... Read More
Rules Are for Schmucks: Why Is the Jewish National Fund Tax-Exempt?
Imagine an organization called the “Mississippi White Christian Fund.” (I hate to pick on Mississippi, but with the laws they’ve been passing there, they... Read More
On the Hill: National Day of Reason Receives Congressional Support
Today is the National Day of Reason (NDOR), which is the inclusive alternative to the National Day of Prayer (NDOP). For those of you... Read More