A History of Violence: Why the Senate Report on CIA Torture Shouldn’t Surprise Humanists
On December 9 the United States Senate Intelligence Committee released an alarming report detailing the horrendous torture practices that the CIA used to interrogate individuals suspected of terrorism. TheHumanist.com’s Clay Farris Naff has already discussed... Read More
What Happened at the Congressional Hearing on Religious Accommodations in the Military?
On November 19, a special meeting was convened by the U.S. Subcommittee on Military Personnel to discuss religious accommodations in the armed services. Testimonies were given by Michael Berry, senior counsel of military affairs of... Read More
Remembering the Past, Living the Future: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today marks the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day created to memorialize those lost to anti-transgender hate or prejudice. Memorial services are happening around the globe, and if you visit the Transgender Day of... Read More
Arizona School Board Encourages Teachers to Tear Out Pages in Biology Books about Sex
A school district in Arizona recently chose to “edit” an honors biology textbook because they disagreed with certain content. In short, some people thought it was just too free with factual information regarding contraception options.... Read More
Why All Applicants—Even Criminals—Deserve a Fair Chance at Employment
Have you ever made a mistake? Most of us would say yes and if you said no, you’d be lying. There are harmless mistakes, and there are some that cause real problems. We all make... Read More
LGBTQ Students Can’t Be Dismissed New GLSEN Report Shows Discrimination Persists
The recent court rulings in favor of same-sex marriage have led many to believe that things are finally looking up for the LGBTQ community. But this week, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)... Read More
Same-Sex Marriage and the Doctrine of the Lower Magistrate
An October 17 news article out of Rockingham County, North Carolina, reported that Magistrate John Kallam Jr. chose to step down from his duties because he felt that conducting a same-sex wedding would conflict with... Read More