The Humanist Dilemma: Is It Right—or Obligatory—to Mandate Basic Education for All?
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
The Comics Section: Revisiting Commandments and Laugh to Keep from Crying
A classic from Jesus and Mo and the latest from Raging Pencils!
Rules Are for Schmucks: How to Save Freedom of Choice
Once Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed to the Supreme Court—as seems likely—the possibility that Roe v. Wade will be reversed will skyrocket. Kavanaugh has reportedly... Read More
Humanist EDge: A Weekend Immersed in The Humanist Lifestance
Who am I? Who are we? How do I find meaning? What are the different varieties of contemporary and historical humanism? These are questions we... Read More
Sexual Assault Reporting Apps: Perilous or Positive?
The rise of #MeToo and #TimesUp pushed sexual harassment and assault to the forefront of national and global conversations this year. Thanks to these... Read More
The Humanevangelist: Time for the Catholic Laity to Take Control
More than a billion Catholics have no vote or voice in how their church operates. Revelation after revelation of high-level child-abuse conspiracies have failed... Read More
Character Study: How Atheism Has Become Less Important—and More Interesting—on Screen
In the recent indie movie and surprise hit Eighth Grade, shy Kayla (Elsie Fischer) plays a sweet but often awkward girl struggling through one... Read More
The Humanist Dilemma: Can We Forego a Small Bit of Comfort to Avoid Making Someone Else Far More Uncomfortable?
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
The Comics Section: Catholic Scandals and Slippery Slopes
The latest from Jesus and Mo and Raging Pencils!
Secular Programming Supports America’s Inmates
According to the Prison Policy Initiative’s 2018 report, the US criminal justice system holds nearly 2.3 million people (of the nation’s total 329 million... Read More