Happy Thanksgiving from the American Humanist Association
All of us at the American Humanist Association wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s an image we’ll be sharing with our over 160,000 followers on Facebook next Thursday—our favorite humanists, scientists, and freethought activists! From... Read More
Thanksgiving Non-Prayers for Humanists
Need a secular grace this Thanksgiving? HNN readers and AHA members submit their own Thanksgiving “non-prayers” that can satisfy both religious and non-religious family members before the big meal! Thanksgiving is a holiday many Americans... Read More
Humanist Charities Raise Over $25,000 for Typhoon Haiyan Relief
A big thank you goes out to all of our members who contributed generously to the Philippine Typhoon Relief Fund and the Philippine Atheist and Agnostic Society (PATAS)! Read an update from PATAS founder, Marissa... Read More
Buildings, Conferences, YouTube, and More: How AHA Chapters Expand Their Outreach
AHA Chapters and Affiliates are reaching out like never before. AHA Communications Associate Brian Magee explores how local groups are using sleek websites, advanced social media, and more to make an impact in their communities.... Read More
Legal Victory! South Carolina Public School Cuts Ties with Evangelical Program
School administrators at East Point Academy, a South Carolina public school, have ended their participation in a Samaritan's Purse evangelical gift program after being contacted by the American Humanist Association's Appignani Humanist Legal Center. The... Read More
The History of Greece v. Galloway: Will Prayers Be Allowed at Town Meetings?
Last week’s Supreme Court hearing of a case challenging prayers before public legislative meetings will make a huge impact. Bill Burgess of the AHA’s Appignani Humanist Legal Center analyzes the case’s history and what the... Read More
John Boehner Is Single-Handedly Killing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
A bill that would ensure protections for LGBTQ Americans in the workplace will not be brought to a vote in the House—all thanks to Speaker John Boehner. Analysis from AHA Legislative Associate Matthew Bulger. It... Read More
