We Brought an Atheist Chaplain to Netroots to Comfort Burnt Out Activists And this is how it went
You’ve maybe heard of Netroots Nation before. It’s an annual conference for progressive activists – think CPAC, but for people who actually want to help others. These are folks committed to fighting and organizing against... Read More
What Our Summer Interns Learned This Year
Each summer, the American Humanist Association welcomes a cohort of interns who bring fresh perspectives, sharp questions, and endless energy to our organization. Our internship program isn’t just about padding resumes; our aim is always... Read More
Introducing the LGBTQ+ Humanist Organizer Fund
The strides humanists have made to protect and advance human rights in America have been remarkable – but the movement has much further to go to reach and serve the populations that need our support. ... Read More
Mourning Jimmy Swaggart
The Christian right lost one of their main architects this past week. Jimmy Swaggart, televangelist, sex-worker patron, and later, internet meme, passed away at ninety-years-old on July 1st, 2025. During the 1980s, Swaggart’s empire rivaled... Read More
Meet the New AHA Staff Member: Claire Mulvey
Please welcome the AHA’s new Legal and Policy Assistant, Claire Mulvey! What is your educational and work background? Like many young professionals, my career thus far has been a bit of trial and error. I... Read More
The 3 Most Dangerous Lies Told at Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission
On Monday, President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission held its first meeting at the Museum of the Bible in Washington (yeah, that’s a thing). Here at AHA, we’ve been keeping an eye on this group since... Read More
Meet the New AHA Interns: Gabriella Cohen and Daniel Schechter-Saavedra
Learn more about the AHA’s summer Education Interns! What drew you to humanism? Gabriella Cohen: I think the seeds for engaging in Humanism in a formal sense were planted when my family attended a Humanist... Read More
