Finding Awe in the Complexity of the Universe

I am a Humanist. I have been associated with liberal religion since about age eighteen, which is about eighty percent of my life. My mother spent some time as a foster child in a Unitarian... Read More
An Artist’s Journey: Between Known and Unknown Worlds

Brian Dickerson’s artwork is about the great mysteries. Throughout his life and professional career, he has always been drawn to the edges, the intersections, and the boundaries of things. He is organically attracted to the... Read More
Why We Need More Black Humanists in Academia

THE NUMBER OF AMERICANS who identify as nonreligious has been steadily growing over the last decade. The Gen Z demographic, in particular, is more willing to identify as humanist and atheist than past generations. Greater... Read More
An Examination of Policy Views by Race & Religion

IN SPACES OF NONTHEISTS, it is not unusual to hear a question along the lines of: does it make sense for Black Americans to have separate spaces along with or even within organizations that are... Read More
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