Unfortunately, Bobby Jindal is no Bob Jones Both cried “religious freedom,” but there’s a big difference
A recent article in Slate compares Bobby Jindal, the conservative governor of Louisiana, to Bob Jones III, the fundamentalist and former president of Bob Jones University in South Carolina, pointing out that Jindal’s assertions of... Read More
Is National Purity Day the Anti-Valentines Day?
Before I start my so-called rant against traditional values, let me cast out a potential red herring others might like to introduce to the discussion: I have absolutely no problem with those who choose, and... Read More
TheHumanist: Hip and Highbrow Humanism for the Modern Freethinker
Anyone who rides a commuter bus or train in the United States is all too familiar with the sight of fellow travelers with their heads down, focused on their hand-held devices. (If not, look up... Read More
“Under God” Makes a Mockery of Religious Freedom
Feb. 10, 2014 was the 60th anniversary of the original congressional move in 1954 that added “under God” to the official Pledge of Allegiance, and state lawmakers all over the country have introduced resolutions to... Read More
Atheist, Humanist, Secular: Why Fight Over Labels?
No matter how you look at it, the nontheist movement in the U.S. is experiencing momentous growth. According to a Harris poll, those who profess no belief in a god is at the highest percentage... Read More
Post-Debate Commentary of the Bill Nye-Ken Ham Creation-Evolution Debate
The responses on Twitter to last night's debate on evolution between Bill Nye and Ken Ham seemed to heavily favor Bill Nye and his science-backed performance. While Twitter can not be said to reflect a... Read More
Your Published Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor (LTE) are a great way to make your humanist voice heard on local and national issues. Did you get your letter-to-the-editor published in a local or major newspaper? Tell us and... Read More
