Read Meredith Thompson's rebuttal arguing against using animals for human organ donation here. For those who have a family member or friend on a waiting list for a much-needed organ such as a kidney or... Read More

Sunday saw yet another act of mass violence in the name of hate—this time directed at LGBTQ Americans and ranked as the worst mass shooting in US history. Yet another tragic occasion that some gun... Read More

Below are remarks delivered by American Humanist Association board member and Rice University professor Dr. Anthony Pinn on the main stage at Reason Rally 2016 on June 4. Dr. Pinn served as the official spokesperson... Read More

Yesterday, June 8, was World Oceans’ Day. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste are dumped into the oceans where they accumulate, harming marine life and destroying ecosystems that directly impact human life on... Read More

On May 26, Robert Gates completed his term as president of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The former US Secretary of Defense, who helped end the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that barred openly gay... Read More

Humanism is shorthand. It’s a start, a summary, and a statement. In a world of ideologies that refuse to recognize my humanity or that assert that it has no value, it is a bold and... Read More

“As a humanist, this is very off-putting.” “I don’t see the point.” “Humanists don’t need any other labels.” These are just a few of the comments that were left on the American Humanist Association’s Facebook... Read More