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
Two Weeks, 100 Weddings: Humanist Celebrant Marilee Harrison
When same-sex marriage became legal in New Mexico, Humanist Celebrant Marilee Harrison became very busy! Read her story of officiating 100 weddings in just two weeks. I stared at the screen in shock. Not that... Read More
Sounds Like Humanism (Featuring a Supreme Court Justice, an NFL Star, and a Peace Activist)
Sounds Like Humanism is the American Humanist Association’s Facebook campaign featuring humanistic quotes by famous people who may or may not be humanists. We like to highlight humanism in the media as often as we... Read More
The Ethical Dilemma: Helping Without God
Joan Reisman-Brill answers your ethical questions! Experiencing an ethical dilemma? Need advice from a humanist perspective? Send your questions to The Ethical Dilemma at hnn@americanhumanist.org (subject line: Ethical Dilemma). All inquiries are kept confidential. ... Read More
