Emily Newman
Posts by Emily Newman (page 11)
Humanist Wave at Parliament of the World’s Religions
While the US faced the 2018 midterm elections, I began my November in Toronto at the Parliament of the World’s Religions—billed as the “oldest,... Read More
Yes, Yeshivas Must Include Secular Education
I’ve spoken often about a Tale of Two Cities [sic]. That inequality—that feeling of a few doing very well, while so many slip further... Read More
Pop Stars & Politics: Why Taylor Swift’s Instagram Post Matters
By now—whether or not you’re a fan—you’ve probably heard that singer Taylor Swift has come out of her so-called apolitical shell on Instagram and... Read More
Should We Be Patriotic?
Ideally, we would all love the country we live in and be proud to serve it. You don’t need to believe it’s the best... Read More
Much Ado about Congressional Chaplains
The recent situation between Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and House Chaplain Father Patrick Conroy was very confusing. Initially Ryan had a staff member request... Read More
2018 Harvey LeBrun Chapter Grant Winners
One of the many perks of being an American Humanist Association chapter is the opportunity to apply for annual Harvey LeBrun Chapter Grants ranging... Read More
What Consent Means and How to Teach It
The #MeToo and Time’s Up movements have highlighted how too many men have harassed or assaulted women—and men—through-out the decades and across many professions.... Read More