All in All, I’m Just another Brick in the Wall
On the day the U.S. Supreme Court was to announce its decision in the Hobby Lobby case, I sat huddled around a computer with... Read More
A Different Fight for Marriage Equality A humanist celebrant helps a couple say “I do” and the court says “No, you don’t”
On Monday, March 24, 2014, I received a phone call from a woman seeking a humanist wedding officiant. It was a pleasant surprise and... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: Advice for an Isolated Teenage Atheist
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 Humanist Puzzle: The Wrong Tree
UPDATE: Big whoops! We just realized that this version of the puzzle already reveals the solution. Be sure to check back next week for... Read More
The Comics Section: Christian Oppression, Snake Oil Fraud, Pro-Life Protest
Your favorites are back! New comics by Jesus and Mo, Ape Not Monkey, and The Bad Chemicals!
The International “Court of Last Resort”
On July 23 the Washington Working Group on the International Criminal Court (WICC) held a congressional briefing titled The International Criminal Court (ICC): Victories,... Read More
Rules Are for Schmucks: More Loophole than Law
With much fanfare, President Obama signed an executive order on Monday to prohibit workplace discrimination against LGBTs, at least among federal contractors. When word... Read More
On the Hill: Congress Packs the Room for AHA’s First Briefing on Humanist Chaplains
Yesterday the American Humanist Association held its first ever congressional briefing in front of a packed audience of congressional staffers, members of the armed... Read More
The Humanist Hour #108: Coming Out Ex-Muslim with Muhammad Syed and Hiba Krisht
Click here to download an audio file of this podcast. In this episode, Bo interviews Muhammad Syed, co-founder and director of operations for Ex-Muslims... Read More
Atheist Group Educates Congress about Humanist Chaplains in the Military
Today the American Humanist Association hosted a congressional briefing to educate U.S. Representatives and their staff members on the growing number of nontheistic soldiers... Read More