An Organized Panic
BOOK BY PATTY FRIEDMANN OLD STONE PRESS, 2017 230 PP.; $14.95 It’s a common coming-of-age story for a child to lose their religion as... Read More
Countering Frustration with Enlightenment Now
“IT WOULD BE A MISTAKE to think the message of the book is that we should be optimistic,” Steven Pinker tells our science and... Read More
Black Voters Taken for Granted: A Discussion in Falls Church, Virginia
A December vote in Alabama proved the might of the black voting bloc nationwide. The black community, specifically black women, helped elect Democrat Doug... Read More
AHA Keynote Speaker Rode a Rollercoaster of Liberties and Litigation
“I did not choose to announce to the news media that I am transgender. My school board made that decision for me. But now... Read More
Meet the New AHA Staff Member: Sharon McGill
Meet the American Humanist Association’s new Graphic Designer, Sharon McGill! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? After I graduated from Ball State... Read More
Humanist EDge: Why Is Civics Education Needed?
Democracy requires citizen participation to ensure that it continues and works. Simply voting for a president every four years isn’t enough, and only slightly... Read More
Humanism and Anti-Blackness
How do you explain the lack of success of Black Americans since the Emancipation Proclamation? What do you say about the high levels of... Read More
Humanist Profile: A. Philip Randolph
February is Black History Month in the United States and Canada. In commemoration we bring you the last in a four-part series highlighting fascinating... Read More
The Humanist Dilemma: How Much Religion Should One Stomach for a Good Cause?
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: Serious Sins, Safety Features, and Avoiding God
The latest from Jesus and Mo, Raging Pencils, and The Atheist Pig!