The Wall of Separation May Hold
It’s no secret that the American Humanist Association is concerned about recent attempts to further erode the wall of separation between church and state.... Read More
The Comics Section: Pick Up the Tab and Give Us Jobs
The latest from Jesus and Mo and Raging Pencils!
Native Identity—Not a Trendy Accessory
On my daily Metro commute to work, I tend to listen to music or read. One recent morning, I sat behind two women chatting... Read More
SCOTUS Will Hear a Collection of Humanist Issues
You have read a lot in these pages over the past months about the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States... Read More
Chapter Grants Aid Local Humanist Group Efforts
There is comfort in numbers. Sometimes it feels as though you are the only humanist within a thousand miles, and you have trouble talking to... Read More
The Beauty of Universal Benefits
Pete Buttigieg scored some points at last week’s Democratic debate by going against popular party opinion on the issue of free college tuition. It... Read More
Climate Justice: The Minnesota Model for Building a Better Future for Us All
ON MAY 18, 2019, the American Humanist Association’s Center for Education hosted the latest in its open lecture series, “Climate Justice: A Better Future... Read More
What the Hmong Farmers Can Teach Us about Climate Resilience
The Hmong American Farmers Association in Minneapolis was founded in 2011 by a family of farmers, and today is led by sister and brother... Read More
Do We Really Need a Green New Deal?
In my role as director of energy access and equity for Fresh Energy—a St. Paul, Minnesota, energy policy nonprofit working to speed the transition... Read More
Project Sweetie Pie: A North Minneapolis Model for Ensuring Food Security
I’m involved with a number of organizations that operate at the intersection of climate change, racial justice, and food security. One of these organizations... Read More