Earlier this week, a U.S. Air Force Officer Trainee demanded that he not be forced to recite an oath that contains “so help me God” during  his graduation ceremony this week. Attorneys with the American... Read More

When Congress returns from break, what should be on their agenda for passage? AHA’s Legislative Associate Matthew Bulger examines the top important pieces of legislation for our elected leaders to pass immediately, including support for... Read More

Mandisa Thomas, organizer of the first-ever outdoor event featuring nontheists of color, reports on the success of the event and the importance of secularism in the African American community. Also check out photos from the... Read More

We have exciting news regarding a new Light The Night "Registration Week" and incentive prizes for taking part! Once again, we at the American Humanist Association are encouraging all of our members to join the... Read More

The Humanist Hour, the official podcast of the American Humanist Association, is pleased to announce a new permanent co-host! Joining Todd Stiefel in co-hosting The Humanist Hour will be Kim Ellington, a secular activist and... Read More

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.   Is There An IQ Test for... Read More

This week’s poem is by new contributor Laura Maria Bonazzoli.  Laura Maria Bonazzoli is a freelance writer and editor in the health and life sciences. She has a BA from Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts... Read More