For democracy to achieve its potential, it must be a democracy for everyone. That not only means that a majority of the people have the power to determine how they will be governed, but it... Read More

While I would never consider myself a person of faith, I can make a case for a certain kind of faith, based on reason and experience, for which I am confident of outcomes. For instance,... Read More

At the end of June, in the case of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, the six conservative judges of the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it is perfectly legal for business owners to refuse to serve... Read More

The State of New York is taking a second swing at passing a bill that would help make multiple pathways to recovery, including secular pathways, a more ubiquitous reality. Last year, legislation that would ensure... Read More

TheHumanist.com’s series Everyday Humanist Heroes celebrates our movement’s group organizers, activists, support staff, and volunteers making a difference in their communities. Who do you want to celebrate? Humanist Heroes exemplify kindness and compassion from a naturalistic standpoint. I... Read More

Journeys to Humanism, theHumanist.com’s regular series, features real stories from humanists in our community. From heartwarming narratives of growth, to more difficult journeys, our readers open up about their experiences coming to humanism. Casey Westling... Read More

“It’s like trying to herd cats.” This is the analogy that inevitably comes up when someone endeavors to form a community of freethinkers. I had never considered the scenario in the “free world” as many... Read More