Cycle of Insanity: A Humanist Case Against Intervention in Syria
The recent events in Syria have shown us just how evil humans can be, with thousands dying throughout the conflict and hundreds perishing as the result of a recent suspected chemical weapons attack. The conflict... Read More
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: End-of-life Care and Assisted Suicide
"The End," an article in the September/October 2013 issue of the Humanist, tells a very personal account of one family’s experience with end-of-life care and death with dignity. Below, you’ll find more information on terminology,... Read More
Terminal Dogma Sectarian messages at airport discourage fellow travelers
Obama’s Escalating War on Freedom of the Press
The part of the First Amendment that prohibits “abridging the freedom… of the press” is now up against the wall, as the Obama administration continues to assault the kind of journalism that can expose government... Read More
Mythology in Film: How Humanists Can Appreciate Religious or Fantasy Films
The lumbering, mindlessly hungry undead surround their victims, hoping to sink their teeth into living flesh. One bite will turn a normal person into a monster, and only a blow to the head will stop... Read More
Should Humanists Care About (Yet Another) Anthony Weiner Scandal?
Is a politician’s sex life the business of the public? Do we have a right to judge someone based on their private affairs? Mallory Kruper explains why the public cares so much about New York... Read More
Sex and Sustainability: Why Reproductive and Environmental Health Matters
AHA Advocacy Intern Mallory Kruper reports on the effects of harmful chemicals in the environment that affect women’s reproductive health—and what we as individuals can do to fix the problem. On July 11, 2013 I... Read More