Sagan, Vinyl, and Space: The Intersection of Science and Music
On July 2, Jack White, along with his record label Third Man Records, made history by successfully playing the first vinyl record in space—well,... Read More
Should Humanists Support the Rio Olympics?
I am not a sports fan, but I love the Olympic Games! The Olympics to me is like all the best inspirational sports stories... Read More
Democratic Convention Ignores Nontheists after DNC Hack
Late last week, a treasure trove of insider emails from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was released to the public by WikiLeaks. In addition... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: My Boyfriend Wears a Cross. It’s Becoming a Problem.
Experiencing an ethical dilemma? Need advice from a humanist perspective? Send your questions to The Ethical Dilemma at dilemma@thehumanist.com (subject line: Ethical Dilemma). All... Read More
The Comics Section: Arguing about Humility, Gift Receipts for Heavenly Presents, and God Wants a Cut of the Genetic Engineering Action
The latest from your favorites: Jesus and Mo, Atheist Pig, and Raging Pencils!
More than a Hill of Beans: Political Protests Face Pressure to Be Noticed
As the temperature heats up around the country, so does the political climate surrounding this year’s presidential election. The city of Philadelphia approved twenty-eight... Read More
The Black Conservative Anomaly
For many, the term “Black conservative” comes across as a bizarre, almost inappropriate oxymoron. However, the Republican National Convention was a distinct reminder that... Read More
The Humanist Hour #205: Examining Honor Culture and Violence in Islam
Click to download an audio file of this podcast. Earlier this month, model and activist Qandeel Baloch was found dead in her home in... Read More
We Need to Talk about Lead’s Role in the Cycle of Poverty
We need resources. If there was one resounding takeaway from the Center for American Progress’s event last Wednesday on “Addressing Lead Exposure in Low-Income... Read More
Not a Free Speech Issue—Milo Was Banned for Abuse
Last week, for the first time ever Twitter banned a user. Abuse and bullying are common in many online communities, but this time Milo... Read More