The Ethics of Escape: Should Humanists Support Space Colonization?

As Earth barrels toward climate catastrophe and rising authoritarianism, a new frontier is quietly being sold to us: the stars. Billionaire futurists like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos promise salvation through space colonization – a... Read More
Humanism, Dennett, and AI: An Interview with Dr. Anthony Grayling

Anthony Grayling CBE, MA, DPhil (Oxon) FRSL, FRSA is Master of the New College of the Humanities, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. Until 2011 he was Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck... Read More
Stargazing Skeptics, S’mores, & Dangerously Curious Kids

Does the idea of shipping off your precious kiddo for a week in the wilderness with a bunch of strangers (and even stranger counselors) trigger your parental separation anxiety? I get it, but you know... Read More
Scientists (and Allies) – Advocate With Us for Scientific Integrity!

Click here to tell your representatives to cosponsor and support the Scientific Integrity Act! **If you’re a scientist (or an ally!) interested in advocating with us on this bill and/or other science issues, we want... Read More
You Need to Know about Health Care Sharing Ministries

Take just one minute NOW to tell your elected officials to support this bill to bring much needed transparency to these organizations and demand they ensure consumers are protected and informed. Humanists, we need your... Read More
Meet the New AHA Staff Member: Shay Leonia

Please welcome the AHA’s new Communications Manager, Shay Leonia! What is your educational and work background? For college, I was set on going to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy to study musical theater —... Read More
Far From Weakness: Empathy Is Our Country’s Biggest Strength

To the Christian right, empathy is a “sin.” That’s the central argument of this recent article from The Guardian. Through actions and words, Christian nationalists and their supporters have made empathy their number-one enemy. To... Read More