Save The Date: American Humanist Association 73rd Annual Conference June 5-8, 2014

Let Humanism Ring! The American Humanist Association is pleased to announce that its 73rd Annual Conference will be held June 5-8, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Join hundreds of humanists, atheists and freethinkers in Philadelphia for... Read More
Answers to Last Week

Did you take a stab at last week’s crossword puzzle, "Two x H"? Find the answers below. Our special thanks to Dan Mason, creator of this puzzle! Dan creates puzzles for the Williamsport Guardian, a... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: Dear Lord, Don

Joan Reisman-Brill answers your ethical questions on how to handle Christian prayers before meals and what to do with excess Social Security money (hint: keep it). Experiencing an ethical dilemma? Need advice from a... Read More
The Comics Section: Folks in Heaven

Here’s a new freethought comic by Tim Athan! Tim has been the cartoonist for the Ann Arbor Observer for the past dozen years. A cross between Epictetus and Daniel Boone, he has a systems optimization... Read More
Message From The Editor: Hope

I'm in Chicago today to speak to the Humanists of West Suburban Chicagoland, a Chapter of the American Humanist Association. If you're in the area, please stop by! I always enjoy getting to meet with... Read More
Lessons in Prejudice (Parts One and Two)

Prologue: These “lessons” are my highly personal takes on prejudice. Each is not a comprehensive review or commentary. Much as I try, I do not feel qualified to say I really belong to the ranks... Read More
Essentials of Citizenship: Critical Thinking and Ethical Values

When children lack reason-based thinking and ethics in school, they become ill-prepared for our complex, interdependent world. Paula Fraser makes a case for teaching ethics in public schools. The Christian Right folks of the... Read More