What about Hope?
The middle-aged woman in a dark red sweater looked withdrawn and forlorn. I had been answering questions from the audience after presenting a talk called "Humanism As a Source of Inspiration and Meaning." She raised... Read More
The Cowboy, the Lesbian, and the Humanist
A cowboy walks into a saloon. He removes his dusty hat, orders a whiskey, and sinks wearily onto a stool. He downs the whiskey, looks around, and notices that an attractive woman has joined him... Read More
Seven Things to Avoid When Talking to Strangers about Humanism
Imagine you’ve just met someone new and it comes up that you’re a humanist. It happens. Perhaps you’re at the playground with your child or waiting in line at the grocery store and you let... Read More
Why Aren’t More Kids Celebrating Darwin Day?
For several years the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island has celebrated Darwin Day on or around February 12 (Charles Darwin’s birthday). Last year’s Darwin Day/Stand Up For Science Day was our best yet. Dr.... Read More
A Dangerous Groundswell
Attention to the issue of sex trafficking in the United States has risen dramatically over the last few years to the point of a moral panic. As defined by the Department of Health and Human... Read More
Candace Gingrich-Jones (1966-present)
“I knew I was a humanist long before I realized that I was a lesbian.” —Candace Gingrich Jones, accepting the Humanist Pride award at the 2011 American Humanist Association’s Annual Conference in Boston, MA Candace... Read More
Building a Strong and Diverse Community: A Profile of Black Atheists of America
By Ayanna Watson Black Atheists of America (BAAm) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between atheism and the black community. I founded the organization in 2010 with the intention of diversifying the... Read More