The Humanist Dilemma: Can I School a Bossy Member of Our PTA?
Experiencing an ethical dilemma? Need advice from a humanist perspective? Send your questions to The Humanist Dilemma at dilemma@thehumanist.com (subject line: Humanist Dilemma). All... Read More
Rules Are for Schmucks: More Democratic Cowardice
I couldn’t suppress a grin last week when I saw the exciting news. The House Committee on Natural Resources, now under Democratic control, was... Read More
Interfaith Activism: From the National Office to Your Chapter
Nonbelievers don’t necessarily go into the world seeking out interfaith relationships. When I first left my religion, the last thing I wanted to do... Read More
Meet the New AHA Intern: Owen Rothschild
Please welcome the AHA’s new Communications Intern, Owen Rothschild! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? I am a student of political science... Read More
The Mythology of a Cross: A Dozen Bladensburg Claims Debunked
1. Myth: The Bladensburg cross was originally placed on private property. Fact: The cross was built on the Town of Bladensburg’s land with the... Read More
Ahead of the Curve: AI vs. Bias
Every now and then an idea comes along that’s so elegant, so obvious (at least in hindsight), that I want to smack my forehead... Read More
Reading the Blitz: State Governments Counter the Christian Right
While Project Blitz proponents work to enshrine religious beliefs in schools and local governments in conservative states across the country, the mid-term elections brought... Read More
Meet the New AHA Staff Member: Sam Gerard
Please welcome the American Humanist Association’s new Member Services Assistant, Sam Gerard! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? I majored in history... Read More
Conscious Communication: What the Covington Incident Can Teach Us about De-escalation
In the last week or so various marches in Washington, DC, garnered national attention. There was the Women's March, the March for Life, and... Read More
The Humanist Dilemma: How Can I Get My Brother Out of the House I’m Trying to Sell?
Experiencing an ethical dilemma? Need advice from a humanist perspective? Send your questions to The Humanist Dilemma at dilemma@thehumanist.com (subject line: Humanist Dilemma). All... Read More
