Despite the white beard, Charles Darwin isn’t Santa Claus—but like Christmas, Darwin Day comes once a year, and when it comes it brings good cheer. That’s because every year, on Darwin’s birthday, February 12, people... Read More

Ethical Friends of Children (EFC) is an outreach program of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island (EHSLI), a chapter of the American Humanist Association established in 1985. We collect items for children and give... Read More

When I get overwhelmed with current events or tired of celebrity headlines, I love taking a break by visiting websites that collect positive stories and checking in with fellow humanists on social media. It’s reassuring... Read More

There are more than 400,000 youth in foster care. But, foster care and adoption agencies turn away qualified, loving parents because of who they are, who they love, or what they believe–all in the name... Read More

On Saturday, January 29th the newly-formed Thomas Paine Memorial Association will hold a virtual celebration of Thomas Paine, founding father and humanist. Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-8) opened last year’s Thomas Paine Day celebration by saying,... Read More

Learn more about the AHA's new program assistant! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? I grew up in a very controlled environment with no room for secular education. I was often told that... Read More

Learn more about the AHA's new executive director! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? I studied Molecular and Cellular Biology at Florida A&M University and worked in clinical laboratories during and after college... Read More