I was invited recently to address a group of college students who were curious about humanism.  They had been sampling different “faith options” over the course of a semester, hearing from a Catholic priest, a... Read More

The Department of Health and Human Services recently issued a rule requiring all employers, including those that are affiliated with religious organizations but are not religious organizations themselves, to provide health care plans that cover... Read More

By Maggie Ardiente With Todd Stiefel I’ve known freethought activist and The Humanist Hour podcast co-host Todd Stiefel for some years now, and I’m always impressed by his optimistic outlook and hope for the future... Read More

The middle-aged woman in a dark red sweater looked withdrawn and forlorn.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

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

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

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