Rules Are for Schmucks: More Faith-Based Initiative Loopholes
There are a couple of different ways to look at the “faith-based initiative” launched by President George W. Bush and expanded by President Obama.... Read More
Nonbelievers behind Bars: Does the US Prison System Privilege Religious Inmates?
When religious individuals accuse atheists of having no morals, one fact atheists frequently cite is the miniscule percentage of atheists in US prisons. However,... Read More
Humanism for the Twenty-First Century First in the Family Humanist Scholarship Winner
The First in the Family Humanist Scholarship initiative, started in 2013 by Black Skeptics Los Angeles (BSLA), provides resources to undocumented, foster care, homeless, and LGBTQ... Read More
The Humanist Hour #166: Exploring Humanism through Science Fiction, with Scott Burdick
Click to download an audio file of this podcast. In this episode, Bo Bennett and Kim Ellington speak with world-renowned artist and humanist science... Read More
Interfaith Dialogue Is NOT as Pointless as We Like to Think
With one sweeping generality, it’s easy (albeit unconstructive) to dismiss or invalidate an entire community’s ideas. And try as we might to take our... Read More
The Sad and Silly World of Rick and Morty
The Saturday morning cartoon has long been a hallmark of many kids’ weekend. Back in my parents’ day, this meant shows like Looney Toons... Read More
Meet the Staff: Katherine Paige
Please welcome the newest addition to the American Humanist Association staff, Staff Attorney Katherine Paige! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? I... Read More
On the Hill: Government May Shut Down over “Abortion Funding”
It’s almost September, which means that members of Congress are finally coming back to DC after a month’s recess spent meeting with constituents back... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: Faith Healing in the Workplace and Kids Who Love Pseudoscience
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
Rules Are for Schmucks: The Danger of Religious Enclaves
Former House Speaker Tip O’Neill used to say that “all politics is local.” So are most concerns about religious privilege, especially when communities become... Read More