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

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

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

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

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

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

We at the American Humanist Association love welcoming new chapters and affiliates, and hearing about the opportunities these groups provide humanists to meet each other, share ideas, and work together. Our groups gather throughout the... Read More