Poke Gets Political

Like so many other culturally specific dishes, from pho to ramen to sushi, poke has made its way from the kitchens and restaurants of Pacific Islanders to mainland US cities like Los Angeles, New York,... Read More
UN Attempts to Alleviate Pain of Religious Violence: Where Do Nonbelievers Fit In?

Last week the United Nations Committee for Freedom of Religion or Belief (on which I represent the American Humanist Association) met in Manhattan to discuss, in part, the UN’s official proclamation making August 22 “International... Read More
Meet the Intern: Michaela Reger

Please welcome our new legal intern, Michaela Reger! What is your educational background? From 2014 to 2018 I attended Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and received a BA in English: Creative Writing. After graduation... Read More
Luck, Illusion, Success: Humanist Media Awardee Richard Wiseman Entertains It All

British psychologist, speaker, and author Richard Wiseman is known around the world for his innovative research into the psychology of luck, self-help, persuasion, and illusion. Wiseman started out as a magician, performing street shows around... Read More
Meet the Intern: Morgan Terry

Please welcome our new social justice intern, Morgan Terry! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational background? I graduated high school in 2016 and went to community college for two years before transferring to Rutgers University. I... Read More
Meet the 2019 Isaac Asimov Science Award Recipient, Pamela Gay

Dr. Pamela Gay is an astronomer, writer, and podcaster focused on using new media to engage people in science and technology. Her most well-known project is Astronomy Cast, a podcast in its ninth year that she... Read More
Celebrate International Day of Families

In 1993 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed May 15 as the International Day of Families in order to “promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic, and... Read More