I grew up as one of the only nonreligious people in my small town (and I was related to the others!). This circumstance and my choice to be open about my lack of a religious... Read More

’Tis the season! This time of year we are inclined to take a step back and give thanks for what we have, and if we’re able, to show our appreciation in actionable ways.  It was... Read More

I was raised a Missouri-Synod Lutheran in rural Wisconsin, and nearly every Sunday of my childhood included a long, white room where folding tables full of people I’d known forever enjoyed some kind of casserole,... Read More

“Ending religion is a bad idea, says Richard Dawkins” was a headline guaranteed to elicit a double-take. Why would the man who is arguably the world’s most famous atheist be defending religion? In truth, he... Read More

Please welcome our new social media & communications intern, Eeba Ali! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? Right now, I am working on my undergraduate degree with an interest in educational policy and... Read More

One of the best things about the American Humanist Association headquarters in Washington, DC—besides the sixteen-foot-tall happy humanist on its lovely blue exterior—is that it provides an excellent space to share social and educational events,... Read More

One year ago today, the Latinx Humanist Alliance went public! The year since has been an incredible and fast-paced one both in and out of the LHA and the American Humanist Association (AHA). The Latinx... Read More