Emily Newman
Posts by Emily Newman (page 13)
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
Humanist EDge: More Education, Less Gun Violence
“Thoughts and prayers” can seem lovely if one is looking for emotional or spiritual support after a shooting. But to actually end gun violence—which... Read More
Young Activists Inspire All Ages at DC March for Our Lives
Photos by AHA Staff “Welcome to the revolution!” announced Cameron Kasky, one of the survivors of the Parkland shooting and the opening speaker at... Read More
Rethinking Oklahoma House Chaplaincy Program
A chaplain is a clergy member or lay representative of a religion trained to serve a secular institution like a hospital, prison, school, police... Read More
Humanist EDge: Why Is Civics Education Needed?
Democracy requires citizen participation to ensure that it continues and works. Simply voting for a president every four years isn’t enough, and only slightly... Read More
Humanist EDge: What’s Wrong with Humanist Education in Schools?
Although humanism is becoming more widely recognized, humanist education is still a new concept to many both inside and outside the movement. When I... Read More