I have a theory about Seth MacFarlane’s performance at the Oscars, which I think explains why I found the whole ordeal largely inoffensive. As a woman and a feminist and a humanist, that may shock... Read More

During the 72nd Annual American Humanist Association Conference on May 30-June 2, 2013, Dan Savage will accept the Humanist of the Year award, the latest in a long line of notable and celebrated awardees stretching... Read More

Today, nearly 1 in 5 Americans doesn’t affiliate with any religion—and of those 75 percent identify as atheist/agnostic or secular. Yet everyday across the country the separation of church and state is being constantly challenged—and... Read More

Experiencing an ethical dilemma? Need advice from a humanist perspective? Humanist Network News is proud to introduce “The Ethical Dilemma,” an advice column by Joan Reisman-Brill. Send your questions to The Ethical Dilemma at hnn@americanhumanist.org.... Read More

Hilarious new comics by Jesus and Mo, Ape Not Monkey, and The Bad Chemicals!

I don't watch many television shows (the last complete series I watched was "Frasier"!), but last night, I finished watching the first season of "House of Cards," an original series created by Netflix starring Kevin... Read More

In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama called for making “high quality pre-school available to every child in America. Every dollar we invest in high-quality early education can save more than seven... Read More