The Humanist on the Boat—No Mere Fishing Expedition
A quiet dawn is breaking over Mobile Bay, Alabama, as Captain Rob backs the trailer down the public ramp. I cast loose the trailer ties as he flips the ignition and the small skiff floats... Read More
A Short History of Evolution: Deconstructing the Promethean Spark (Part 1)
This article is part of Carl Coon’s ongoing “A Short History of Evolution” series. Click here to read all entries in this series.
The End of Polite Conversation? Part Two
This is the conclusion of a two-part series. Click here to read part one. And then I came to my third visit, where he told me I should get an award for my eighteen-year marriage. Receiving... Read More
A Short History of Evolution: Natural Selection (Part 2)
This article is part of Carl Coon’s ongoing “A Short History of Evolution” series. Click here to read all entries in this series.. Blips on the Screen We know a lot about what exists today... Read More
The End of Polite Conversation? Part One
This is part one of a two-part series. Click here for the conclusion. On February 26, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoed a bill that would have made it legal for businesses to discriminate against LGBT... Read More
A Winning Formula for Local Humanism
Southern Atheist, Part 3 Leaving his tormentors behind, hope was on the horizon.
Editor’s Note: The names and locations have been altered to protect the identity of the author. This article is the final installment of the Southern Atheist series. Read part 1 and part 2. ... Read More