Despite its prominence in our present world, anthropogenic climate change―changes in climate due to human activity―does not have a long history. It is the result of rapid industrialization beginning only around 200 years ago. In... Read More

Yesterday Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States. Over the last few weeks, this coming transition has been referred to as an inflection point for the country. This moment has... Read More

In March 2020, the American Humanist Association awarded $10,000 in grants to our local chapters to support eleven unique projects aimed to spread humanist values. Although the pandemic caused many challenges, our awardees were determined... Read More

The American Humanist Association’s (AHA) Board of Directors has been hard at work this past year adopting four historic resolutions, a statement, and a call to action. This expansion in our policy—the most activity in... Read More

Climate change is a massive issue for the current and future health of the planet and all that exists on it. It’s a complex issue involving a broad range of contributing aspects and a variety... Read More

Take a deep breath. It’s been a tough year. For humanists, who strive for a world of mutual care and concern, it helps to explore new ways to manage stress and become more compassionate not... Read More

Last week, counsel for the American Humanist Association filed a lawsuit against Maryetta Public Schools in Adair County, Oklahoma for violating the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The schools have been mandating that young students participate... Read More