Staying Vigilant
UPDATE: Since this article went up, the House has scheduled another vote as early as Monday for this bill. We urge our readers to contact their representatives HERE and/or call them immediately. On Tuesday, the... Read More
Book Excerpt: Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World’s Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation
Excerpted from Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World’s Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation by Greg M. Epstein. Reprinted with permission from The MIT Press. Copyright 2024. One could write... Read More
Project 2025 Upends Reproductive Freedoms
By now, you’ve heard a lot from the American Humanist Association (and others!) about Project 2025 and many of the dangerous plans that the Christian Nationalist right have published to upend democracy. From calling for... Read More
In the Freethinker’s Foxhole with Author Eric R. Carlson
“There are no atheists in foxholes” is a military adage and common misconception that people will always turn to a supernatural higher power when faced with extreme fear or stress. As the Military Association of... Read More
AHA Announces Board Member Election Results
In accordance with its bylaws, the American Humanist Association (AHA) conducted an election for eight positions on the AHA Board of Directors. All AHA members in good standing received a ballot via e-mail through eBallot,... Read More
Journeys to Humanism: Love Leads the Way
Journeys to Humanism, theHumanist.com’s regular series, features real stories from humanists in our community. From heartwarming narratives of growth, to more difficult journeys, our readers open up about their experiences coming to humanism. Theresa Arrigon... Read More
Congratulations to AHA’s 2024 Student Activist Scholarship Winners
The American Humanist Association is proud to join the Secular Student Alliance in providing financial support to students seeking to advance their education, foster inclusive and welcoming communities, and advocate for strong secular principles. This... Read More