The Everyday Practicality of Evil

“After every atrocity, one can expect to hear the same predictable apologies; it never happened; the victim lies; the victim exaggerates; the victim[s] brought it upon [themselves]; and in any case, it is time to... Read More
2021 Humanist of the Year, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci

The following is adapted from the presentation of the Humanist of the Year Award to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the American Humanist Association’s 80th Annual Conference in July 2021. Introduction by AHA Board Member, Jennifer... Read More
Organizing Young Humanists

This article is adapted from a panel discussion hosted at the American Humanist Association’s 80th Annual Conference in July 2021. Four young humanist leaders gathered to discuss ways to bring younger people into the humanist... Read More
Advancing Humanism in a Red State

This article is adapted from a discussion hosted at the American Humanist Association’s 80th Annual Conference in July 2021. Rachel Deitch, AHA’s policy and social justice director, spoke with Megan Hunt, Nebraska State Senator and... Read More
Religious Liberty Isn’t More Sacred than Other Rights

WHEREAS ONCE THE COURTS sought a balance between peoples’ right to freely exercise their faith or philosophy and the right to be free from government-sponsored indoctrination, now judges are abdicating their responsibility to keep government... Read More
Our Humanist Summer Reading List

SUMMER ALWAYS SEEMS to be the perfect time to lose yourself in a good book. So, the Humanist is here to help! We highlight nine recent books that focus on a wide range of humanist... Read More
National Poetry Month’s Best Humanist Haikus

THEHUMANIST.COM is pleased to announce the winners of the Annual Haiku Contest in honor of National Poetry Month in June. The Contest requested entries of haikus about humanism and humanist values. Submissions were required to... Read More