Film Review: Spotlight
I don't go to the theater much anymore; however, a friend recommended Spotlight, and I am thrilled that she did. After sitting through the... Read More
Human Brains Have No Gender
A study published last Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals that brains aren’t distinctly “male” or “female.” Scientists... Read More
Darwin Day Resolution Reintroduced in Congress by Rep. Jim Himes
US Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) introduced the Darwin Day Resolution, US House Resolution 548, in anticipation of Charles Darwin’s 207th birthday on February 12,... Read More
Idaho Humanists Reach Out to Local Muslim Community After Online Threats
On November 22, our group, the Humanists of the Palouse (which serves members in Moscow, Idaho, and Pullman, Washington), became aware of some online... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: Defrocked Chaplain
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 Bravest One I Know
This week’s poem is by prolific poet Philip Appleman, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Indiana University-Bloomington. He has published eight volumes of poetry, three novels,... Read More
A Humanist Advent
For many Christians around the world, this Sunday was the first day of the Advent season which starts four Sundays leading up to Christmas.... Read More
The Cartoon History of Humanism, Episode 31 Becoming Human: The Modern Liberalism of John Stuart Mill
View all episodes in the Cartoon History of Humanism series. Becoming Human: The Modern Liberalism of John Stuart Mill The child is thirteen. He... Read More
Rules Are for Schmucks: Before Star Wars, Let Us Pray
One of the wonderful features of humanism is that humanists feel free to disagree among ourselves. Since we don’t believe in any divine truth... Read More
#EarthtoParis, Nations’ Leaders Hold Pep Rally to Kick Off Climate Talks
More than 140 world leaders gathered in Paris on Monday to deliver messages of optimism at the start of two weeks of intensive climate... Read More
