Ireland’s First Ever Humanism Lesson Plans Launched in Eighty-One Primary Schools

I think it’s safe to say that the majority of humanists don’t support the teaching of religion in public schools. While one may argue that it’s important to have structured classes dedicated to learning about... Read More
Another Few Reasons Why We’re Smiling: Dose of Dopamine Round 6

Ignore the images of smiling white men in suits making decisions about women’s health and government officials literally hiding in bushes to avoid explaining their questionable actions. Shrug off that Tuesday morning matutolypea (I just... Read More
Your Dose of Dopamine: More Good News from Near and Far

Turn off CNN. Don’t look at that push notification from the New York Times. Ignore that tweet from the White House. Breathe, relax, and get ready for another round of happy news from around the... Read More
A Dose of Dopamine, Round 2: More Good News from around the World

We’re back by popular demand with the next installment of “A Dose of Dopamine.” In case you missed round one, I wrote about NASA’s incredible work on a limited budget, a Chinese farmer who finally... Read More
A Dose of Dopamine: Good News from around the World

To say things aren’t going too well in this country is a bit of an understatement. I’ve written on the current political, environmental, and religious climate extensively, and, like many Americans, I need a break.... Read More
“Free” Money: On the Promises and Pitfalls of Basic Income

The place is Dauphin, Manitoba. Every month, you mail in a household income report. Every month, the government mails back a check. With four people in the household and no income, you receive $19,500 (49... Read More
I Am a Francophile and I Am Disappointed

I adore France and all things French. My father grew up in France, I’m one-quarter French, and my siblings and I are close to many of my French second cousins. Despite the geographical distance, we... Read More