Left Behind: An Agnostic’s Christmas Carol
“If it was just religion, maybe it would be easier to agree to disagree, but unfortunately my family’s religious views are tightly wound to a toxic trinity of racism, homophobia, and patriarchal rule.” I... Read More
Solemn Display Nontheists Welcomed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
On the morning of Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 2014, I joined the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers (MAAF) in laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.... Read More
The Fringe of the Fringe: The Terrifying Bigotry of Hate Groups Masking as Christianity
On November 28, 2014, the day after Thanksgiving, Larry McQuilliams went on a rampage in Austin, Texas, and unsuccessfully attempted to burn down the Mexican Consulate. After investigating the shooting, police reported that McQuilliams had... Read More
Why Corporate Personhood is Even More Important Than You Think Many issues are important, but corporate power is strategically unique.
Most well-informed humanists, being generally progressive, understand that corporate personhood is a legitimate public policy issue in America today. It may not be the main issue that motivates and inspires their activism, but at some... Read More
How Dark Is Your Dark Side? It’s time we looked at our so-called “dark side” from a whole new perspective.
When we talk about having a “dark side,” we’re generally calling attention to our most aggressive or lustful anti-social instincts—the mean-spirited, bloodthirsty belligerence presumably lurking deep within us that would disrupt, if not destroy, others’... Read More
How the Anti-Choice Personhood Amendment in Colorado Was Defeated
It was the anti-choice movement’s third attempt to curtail women’s reproductive rights in Colorado: Amendment 67, on the ballot in the recent midterm elections, would establish “unborn human beings” as “person” and “child,” and abortions... Read More
Good for Goodness’ Sake: Local Humanist Groups Volunteer During the Holiday Season
As the holiday season quickly approaches, many local humanist groups are gearing up to actively give back to their local communities. Throughout the next month, humanist groups are participating in group volunteering events, hosting charitable... Read More