By Hemant Mehta Illinois will begin allowing civil unions on Wednesday. It’s not gay marriage, but that’s a different debate. Still, Catholic Charities of Rockford is so afraid that it’ll now have to place foster children... Read More

If you like cryptograms or crossword puzzles, you’ll love Drop Quotes! Drop Quote puzzles contain a hidden quote. The spaces for each letter in the quote are laid out in the grid. Above each column... Read More

Cartoonist Jeff Swenson pays homage to Damon Fowler, a brave high school student from Louisiana who stood up against public school prayer during his graduation ceremony. Plus, more from Freethunk!

Humanists: This may be the last issue of Humanist Network News to be read by our Christian allies and Religious Right foes, for as you've heard, the Rapture is supposed to occur this weekend. All... Read More

By Isaac Asimov This article first appeared in The Final Magic Fantasy Collection by Isaac Asimov, published in 1996 by Harper Prism. Used with permission by the Estate of Isaac Asimov. The number of general... Read More

This Memorial Day, let us take time to remember our troops who defend American values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. After nearly ten years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, our nation... Read More

I am not a beer connoisseur, but I do love beer. I always drink in moderation, except when I accidentally drink in lots of moderation, if you know what I mean. I have no idea... Read More