Last week, the North Carolina Senate passed a motion to amend the state constitution with a measure effectively banning “marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships and other relationship recognition” between members of the same sex. The... Read More

House conservatives have recently revived the debate over government sponsored abortions, specifically over the extent to which our government wishes to indirectly fund the procedure. Their efforts have largely been centered around the Protect Life... Read More

The time has finally come. U.S. Military Service members who are gay or lesbian are no longer banned for who they love or asked to lie about it. This is a huge victory for the... Read More

*Contest extended to October 4!*  What's happening in this picture? Submit your most creative caption and win a "Random Freethought Book" from the AHA! (To help you get started, it'sRichard Dawkins having breakfast with students from... Read More

Han Hills, president of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear, is just one of many leaders who encourages local members to join the American Humanist Association. He recently wrote to me, “I’ll give AHA memberships... Read More

When was the last time you attended an event where people recited the Pledge of Allegiance? Did you stand? Did you not say “under God”? Let us know in this week’s poll.    <a href="http://www.sodahead.com/living/what-do-you-do-during-the-pledge-of-allegiance/question-2161027/"... Read More

After much anticipation, the Humanist Society is upgrading their website! The Humanist Society, an adjunct of the American Humanist Association, applies humanism to daily life through a unique celebrant program, education, and community involvement. Humanist... Read More