Leading by Example: A Conversation with AHA President Rebecca Hale and Humanist Activist Todd Stiefel
Rebecca Hale is the American Humanist Association’s twentieth president, and the fourth woman to hold that position after Suzanne Paul (1992-1993), Bette Chambers (1973-1979), and Vashti McCollum (1962-1965). Hale is the cofounder, along with her... Read More
Here’s Looking At You, Atheists: An Interview with Stacey Speer of Faces of Atheists
Along with not-so-loving “love” letters, the AHA recently received a note that simply stated, “This is great. I knew I wasn’t the only one.” The author was anonymous, but the words could easily be said... Read More
Elected Without God: Interview with Dunedin City Commissioner Ron Barnette
In the United States Congress, there are zero – I repeat, zero – Senators or Representatives that identify as atheists or nontheists. Yes, it’s true that Rep. Krysten Sinema (AZ) admirably is the first member... Read More
The Right to Choose: Interview with Sarah Haeder, Patient Advocate for North Dakota
North Dakota has unexpectedly become the focus of the battle over abortion rights in the U.S. following the passage of three state laws last month that would be the most restrictive anti-choice measures in the... Read More
What is Humanistic Mormonism? An Interview with James E. Nickels Jr.
Since becoming a secular humanist, I have let go of Catholicism, the faith I was brought up in, but it wasn’t easy. For a time, I still attempted to be a part of the community... Read More
Atheist Music: An Interview with Shelley Segal on Her New Album Little March
On Feb. 22, Australian singer-songwriter Shelley Segal will be releasing two CDs: An Atheist Album, containing the popular 2011 single “Saved,” and Little March, a collection of jazz music with American guitarist Adam Levy. She... Read More
Blasphemy, Free Speech, and Rationalism: An Interview with Sanal Edamaruku
Sanal Edamaruku is a world-renowned author and rationalist currently facing a maximum sentence of three years in prison plus fines for criticizing the Catholic Church. As president of the Indian Rationalist Association, he is a... Read More