Changes and Reflections: Rights of Nonbelievers Publicly Acknowledged at UN

Since the founding of the United Nations, the role of the United States has been to bolster its sovereignty by diplomatically rejecting the nativist impulses of dictators or their nationalist governments. Never perfect, but demonstrating... Read More
Caravans and Controls: Fear, Hate, Foreign Aid, and the Ghassanids

President Trump is threatening to cut foreign aid to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras (which he still doesn't seem to understand he doesn't quite have the power to do) because a ragtag group of thousands... Read More
Worth the Wait: Reason, Science, and Lasting Marriage

The US divorce rate has been falling for some time, and a recent data analysis by Philip Cohen, professor of sociology at the University of Maryland, reveals why. “The US is progressing toward a system... Read More
Board of Directors 2018: The Results Are In

In accordance with its bylaws, the American Humanist Association (AHA) has conducted an election for eight positions on the AHA Board of Directors. All AHA members in good standing received a ballot via e-mail through... Read More
The Gaia Deception: Digital New Age Nonsense

Since its modern conception and ignition well over a decade ago, social media has revolutionized the way people receive and share information. Platforms such as Tumblr, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter are among... Read More
The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released its annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health this past Friday, September 14, reporting that 2.1 million people over the age of twelve have an... Read More
Meet the New AHA Intern: Duane Paul Murphy

Please welcome our fall editorial intern, Duane Paul Murphy! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? I’m a senior at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. I’m currently studying to obtain a bachelor... Read More