Humanist Mubarak Bala Freed in Nigeria

After four-and-a-half years in prison, Mubarak Bala, president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, was released on Tuesday. Because Bala’s legal team believes he is still in danger, he is being housed at a secure... Read More
119th Congress Gains Much-Needed Nonreligious Representation with Rep. Yassamin Ansari

Yassamin Ansari's election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District marks a significant milestone for the representation of secular individuals and the principle of separation between church and state. As an... Read More
Florida Humanist Groups Are Spreading Christmas Cheer

It was easy to get American Humanist Association local Florida chapters Central Florida Freethought Community (CFFC) and Humanists of Tallahassee (HOT) on board with our campaign to Stop Governor Ron DeSantis’ War on Christmas. They... Read More
Staying Vigilant

UPDATE: Since this article went up, the House has scheduled another vote as early as Monday for this bill. We urge our readers to contact their representatives HERE and/or call them immediately. On Tuesday, the... Read More
Project 2025 Upends Reproductive Freedoms

By now, you’ve heard a lot from the American Humanist Association (and others!) about Project 2025 and many of the dangerous plans that the Christian Nationalist right have published to upend democracy. From calling for... Read More
In the Freethinker’s Foxhole with Author Eric R. Carlson

“There are no atheists in foxholes” is a military adage and common misconception that people will always turn to a supernatural higher power when faced with extreme fear or stress. As the Military Association of... Read More
AHA Announces Board Member Election Results

In accordance with its bylaws, the American Humanist Association (AHA) 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 eBallot,... Read More