When Charles Darwin published his groundbreaking book, On the Origin of Species, in 1859, he forever changed the way humanity viewed the world and our place in it. Scientists had long been debating the relationships... Read More

The American Humanist Association is proud to announce the establishment of a new award, the Henry Zumach Award for Freedom From Fundamentalist Religion, to recognize individuals and organizations that have taken a stand against religious... Read More

The American Humanist Association has launched AskAHumanist.com, a new community-driven website where individuals can ask questions about humanism, and humanists themselves can respond. AskAHumanist.com aims to serve as a resource for humanists and non-humanists interested... Read More

Learn more about our Fall/Winter 2014 intern, Winsie Lee! TheHumanist.com: What's your educational background? I just graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, this August with a double degree in sociology and communications. TheHumanist.com:... Read More

Please welcome the newest addition to the American Humanist Association staff, Projects Associate Deborah Goemans! Learn more about her support for humanism below.   What is your educational and professional background?  I was born and raised... Read More

In accordance with its bylaws, the American Humanist Association conducted an election for six positions on the AHA Board of Directors. All AHA members in good standing received a ballot via e-mail through Votenet Solutions... Read More

We’re welcoming a new volunteer to the American Humanist Association team: Kevin Jagoe! He will be the new coordinator of the LGBTQ Humanist Council, which works to represent LGBTQ humanists in support of equality initiatives... Read More