The Humanist, Author at TheHumanist.com

Sign of the Times? Fatal Protest of Income Inequality Largely Ignored by Mainstream Media

Chances are good you’ve never heard the name Leo P. Thornton, even though his story made national news last week. Sort of. Leo P.... Read More

The Onion, 2015 Humanist Media Awardee Bringing Tears (of Laughter) to Our Eyes since 1988

We hope you’re ready for the 74th Annual Conference of the American Humanist Association, because with all of our great award winners this year,... Read More

Online Harassment with Real-World Consequences: What Humanists Can Do to Combat Sexism on the Internet

On Wednesday, April 16, 2015, I attended a congressional briefing on cyberstalking and online threats hosted by the National Task Force to End Sexual... Read More

Humanist Voices in Verse: “Dear Polar Bears”

This week’s poem is by Elliot X. Hale, a student in the 8th grade at Cazenovia High School in Cazenovia, New York. This poem... Read More

The Ethical Dilemma: Will Our Catholic and Baptist Families Approve of a Pagan Ritual at Our Wedding?

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: My Fellow Americans

We’re featuring new cartoons this week by Polyp! Learn about the artist and read more at polyp.org.uk.

Will We Discover Extraterrestrial Life in the Next 25 Years? TheHumanist.com Interview with NASA Astrobiologist Lynn Rothschild

NASA chief scientist Ellen Stofan stirred excitement at a NASA panel on water in the universe last week with her prediction: “I think we’re... Read More