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
Forget Punishment: God Had Nothing to Do with My HIV-Positive Patient
It didn't seem like my college-age patient Quincy had any idea what was in store when I entered the exam room. "Hi Dr. Rifkin," he said with a warm smile as I sat next to... Read More
The Midterm Elections Will Drastically Affect Humanists
Democratic consultants across the country appeared to have given up on the possibility of turning out their base in this year’s elections, which is why they moved to the center, stayed away from President Obama,... Read More
How Do We Honor Veterans? By Learning from Their Experiences.
On Veterans Day we take time to honor those who fight our nation’s wars. This is a time to honor our veterans, and one of the most important ways we can do that is to... Read More
