What Is Humanistic Education?
Humanistic education is a transformative educational approach rooted in the philosophy and psychology of humanism. At its heart lies a deep respect for human dignity and the belief that every child possesses unlimited potential —... Read More
Religious Privilege Weakens the Integrity of the U.S. Immigration System
Introduction Religious privilege is unfortunately well established in American society, and the immigration system is no exception. This piece looks at how religion receives special treatment under U.S. immigration law—particularly through visa options like the... Read More
Charlie Kirk: Against Words, Not Humanity I always rejected his ideas. But his death is a tragedy — not because it happened to him specifically, but because such acts happen at all.
First and foremost, I want to express my deepest condolences to all of Charlie Kirk’s loved ones, as well as to those who witnessed his death firsthand. Losing someone is always painful, but being present... Read More
The Tragedy of Queer Bubbes
James Boswell once summed up the tragedy of the LGBT community: we do not have Jewish grandmothers (from "Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality," 1980). These “bubbes” are more than matriarchs. They are our elders—keepers of... Read More
HERB’S CORNER | The Ten Commandments
Most people believe the Ten Commandments are among the finest guidelines for a virtuous life. Interestingly, hardly anyone can name them all. I wonder how many people have thought through the implications of how our... Read More
The Cost of Witness – Are We Complicit When We Watch and Do Nothing?
Every morning, I open my phone and step into a world of disaster. A war livestreamed on TikTok. A grainy clip of police brutality. A child screaming for help in a city I will never... Read More
Why Donald Trump’s Most Loyal Supporters Remain Fiercely Devoted to Him
For years, political observers have struggled to understand why Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters remain fiercely devoted to him—even when confronted with facts about policy failures, human rights abuses, or economic decisions that hurt working... Read More
