A Boy Called Fish

Fish Stark was appointed the Executive Director of the American Humanist Association in September 2024. This article is excerpted from his Welcome remarks at... Read More
Journeys to Humanism: Finding Meaning in Aiding Others

Journeys to Humanism, theHumanist.com’s regular series, features real stories from humanists in our community. From heartwarming narratives of growth, to more difficult journeys, our... Read More
All Is Well on the Appalachian Trail — Or Is It?

Reassurance awaited me at every turn during my recent three-day backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail. The ancient forest dazzled on the stretch of... Read More
HERB’S CORNER | Values and Purposes

What is the number one purpose of human existence? The primary biological purpose of every living thing, including humans, is to replicate so the... Read More
REPRESENTATION MATTERS | Kansas State Representative Heather Meyer

This is part of The Humanist’s monthly series highlighting openly nonreligious elected officials across the nation. Because of the work of the Center for... Read More
Book Excerpt: Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World’s Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation

Excerpted from Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World’s Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation by Greg M. Epstein. Reprinted... Read More
The Comics Section: The Roller Coaster of Democracy

The latest from Cagle Cartoons. Democracy as a Rollercoaster Uncertain End by Christopher Weyant, The Boston Globe, MA
New AHA Campaign to Provide Gifts, Supplies to Florida Families for the Holidays

The American Humanist Association today launched its Stop Ron’s War on Christmas campaign to provide holiday gifts and supplies to Florida families who have... Read More
Sponsor Refugees Now Before Trumps Ends Key Programs to Help

Over 100 million people around the world have been displaced by war, persecution, and natural disasters. The Welcome Corps, a U.S. Department of State... Read More
Staying Vigilant

UPDATE: Since this article went up, the House has scheduled another vote as early as Monday for this bill. We urge our readers to... Read More