Humanist Hopes for 2014
What do humanists hope for in the coming new year? More elected officials representing nontheist equality? Greater protection of atheist rights worldwide? Matthew Bulger*... Read More
New City, New People: A Humanist’s Travels on New Years Eve
Thomas Dixon’s goal is to visit a new city every year on New Year’s Eve, to open himself to new cultures, experiences, and people.... Read More
Review of Pearl Jam’s Lightning Bolt: New Album, Same Old Ways
It’s the same old songs for Pearl Jam, but die-hard fans will appreciate the familiarity. Meghan Hamilton reviews their newest album. If you are... Read More
Movie Review: Philomena
In Fred Edwords’ review of Philomena, a film in theaters now and the subject of Oscar buzz, he spotlights its unabashed humanism. Nominated for... Read More
Humanist Charities: Donate to Build Latrines in Haiti
The people of Haiti are still suffering from the effects of the devastating earthquake of 2010. According to a recent CNN report, cholera has... Read More
Think You’d Be A Great AHA Board Member? Nominations Are Now Open
In accordance with the American Humanist Association (AHA) bylaws, the AHA Board of Directors approved the appointment of five AHA members, none of whom... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: Spilling the Beans About Santa
Joan Reisman-Brill offers advice to parents with children who have already begun to ask questions about Santa Claus. Experiencing an ethical dilemma? Need advice... Read More
Humanist Voices in Verse: “Nones Are People Too”
This week’s poem is by Neil Doherty. Neil is an economist and Professor Emeritus from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He... Read More
The Comics Section: Just in Time for the Holidays
Hilarious Christmas-themed comics by Jesus and Mo, Ape Not Monkey, and The Bad Chemicals!
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR: I’m an Atheist but I Love Christmas
It’s true—I’m an atheist that loves Christmas. I put my tree up before Thanksgiving, I buy crazy amounts of holiday wrapping paper, and I... Read More