On Being a Wave
As I get older, I can see from the vantage point of time that my youthful dalliances brought me closer to who I am... Read More
We’ve Freshened Up
Remember when Cracker Barrel changed their logo and the CEO got fired? I’m trying not to have that happen to me. But when I... Read More
A Non-Theist Kaddish
My mother died this year. I wanted to say something at the grave when we buried her remains. Others were already going to say... Read More
More than Algorithms
This piece was awarded first place in the Humanists of Greater Portland's annual essay contest for high school seniors seeking funding for post-high school... Read More
Happiness is Worth the Wait
During the six years my daughter Johanna struggled with and finally succumbed to stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft tissue cancer, I spent countless hours,... Read More
The “Wild West” of Death Doula Training What one Humanist Celebrant’s experience reveals about professional standards, accessibility and worldview inclusion in end-of-life care
When Micah Kennedy described death doula education as “the Wild West,” ey meant it as both encouragement and warning. The field’s accessibility allows practical... Read More
The Guiding Light of Story
Humanists love reason. We trust science to tell us what is true about the world. This works beautifully to understand the objective world around... Read More
The Electoral Theology of Trumpism How White Evangelical Voters Made Trump’s Victory Possible—and Helped Legitimize Government by Certainty
Donald Trump’s 2024 victory depended heavily on White evangelical or born-again Christian voters. National exit polling estimated that they constituted approximately 23 percent of... Read More
No One Should Be Without Fellowship Tolkien on the Subject of Death
At the foot of burning Mount Doom, Samwise the gardener kneels beside his friend, Frodo, who can no longer walk. Frodo has been carrying... Read More
Communities in Action: Sikivu Hutchinson, Black Skeptics LA
Sikivu Hutchinson is an accomplished author, creative, and community organizer. She’s the leader of Black Skeptics Los Angeles - a chapter of AHA -... Read More