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
Journeys to Humanism: The Family That Reads Together

Journeys to Humanism, theHumanist.com’s regular series, features real stories from humanists in our community. From heartwarming narratives of growth, to more difficult journeys, our readers open up about their experiences coming to humanism. Julia Davis... Read More
The Story of Rishvin Ismath, the Only Outspoken Ex-Muslim of Sri Lanka

Humanists, atheists, and non-religious people in Sri Lanka face discrimination and persecution every day, especially if they come from a Muslim background. Even though Sri Lanka is not a Muslim country (the majority of the... Read More
FIRST PERSON | Trans Rights Are Humanist Values

Despite more than 250 anti-GSRM (Gender, Sexual, and Romantic Minorities—a more inclusive alternative for LGBTQIA++) bills filed already in states across the US in 2021, we “rainbow people” do still have a lot to be... Read More
Why We Should End Religious Exemptions for Vaccines

One and a half years after the first round of pandemic lockdowns, we’re seeing history repeat itself. COVID-19 cases are spiking across the US, with some states reporting numbers higher than ever and restrictions like... Read More