The Wisdom of Agnosticism
I was born and raised in an Evangelical Christian home and was taught from childhood that the Bible, from the Book of Genesis to the Book of Revelation, is a flawless, divinely inspired, and literal... Read More
#AbortionIsEssential: A Rally in Pictures
“Do not criminalize me,” Congresswoman Jayapal said fiercely into the microphone. Although her voice wavered, the strength of the statement could not have been clearer to those of us cheering her on, as we simultaneously... Read More
Humanists International Looks at Freedom of Thought Around the Globe
On Tuesday, the American Humanist Association (AHA) hosted the 10th annual global launch of the Freedom of Thought Report, written and published by Humanists International. The event was held virtually with an array of inspiring... Read More
Growing into a Latina Atheist with Little Representation
I am a Mexican American woman with a wide array of interests. As I've gotten older, my tastes in food, music, and television have changed. I am happy to say that I defy the stereotypes.... Read More
Election Results Demonstrate Need for Atheist and Humanist Community to Do More for 2022
If you are like me, you saw the Republican sweep of statewide seats in Virginia and the very close governor’s race in New Jersey as a demonstration of the dangerous appeal to voters of Donald... Read More
Commentary: The Myth of Free Will
Most secularists have made the transition from a god- or gods-centered universe to a nature-centered universe without any supernatural beings or supernatural forces. Unfortunately, many seem to have been left with the idea of a... Read More
Voting Rights Are In Jeopardy. Are There Any Solutions on the Horizon?
The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) was pivotal in protecting the voting rights secured in the 15th Amendment. Unfortunately, in Shelby County v. Holder (2013), the Supreme Court struck down an... Read More