Meet the New AHA Staff Member: Sarah Henry
Please welcome the American Humanist Association’s new communications associate, Sarah Henry! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? I graduated from Lynn University in South Florida with a degree in political science and photography. I... Read More
How a Harvey LeBrun Grant Helped Our Small Chapter
Being a newly formed chapter of the American Humanist Association, Harbor Humanists spent most of our first meetings deliberating and deciding where we wanted to spend our time and energy. Our members felt strongly that... Read More
The US Should Be Engaging the World, Not Running from It
The United States has, over the past century, been a leading voice on the international stage on a variety of issues. We helped establish the post-WWII international order, led advocacy for human rights, and have... Read More
Coming to Terms: World Health Organization Takes Positive Step with Transgender Reclassification
Last week marked a step forward for the global trans community. On Monday, June 18, The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that “transgender” would no longer be classified as a mental health disorder in the... Read More
BLACK LIVES MATTER: Brookings Holds Discussion on Race, State Violence, and Representation in the United States
According to data from Mapping Police Violence, police in the United States killed 1,147 people last year. Officers were only charged with a crime in 1 percent of cases. And of the 1,147 people killed,... Read More
Silencing Science: A Humanist Take on Science and Politics
This past Thursday I attended a panel at the Center for American Progress titled Silencing Science. The panel featured notable scientists, professors, and former government officials, including former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, an MIT-trained physicist... Read More
Meet the New Intern: Abigail Ulman
Please welcome the Center for Freethought Equality’s new summer intern, Abigail Ulman! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? I am currently a rising senior at Georgetown University, studying science, technology, and international affairs... Read More
