Humanists Love Earth Day 2016

Did you know that Earth Day is the largest secular observance in the world? This year, several chapters of the American Humanist Association are celebrating Earth Day by participating in direct action and by reminding... Read More
Ignorance is Bliss: Why Religious People Seem Happier Than the “Nones”

A new Pew Research Center study released last week that examines the relationship between religion and everyday activities brought out a number of eye-catching headlines, including “Highly Religious Volunteer More, Lie Less, and Claim to... Read More
Fox News Proves the Need for a National Day of Reason

Last week, Representative Mike Honda (D-CA) and Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced House Resolution 670 in the US House of Representatives, recognizing May 5, 2016, as the National Day of Reason (NDOR). The National... Read More
Paro the Robotic Seal – Is the Illusion of Companionship Good Enough?

Technology is fascinating. Throughout history it has changed the way we interact with our work, our environment, and even with each other. Social technology connects us through the cell phones in our pockets, the Internet... Read More
Money (Not God) on Their Minds Study finds today’s college freshman are financially motivated, good without God, and ready to rally

A study released in February by the Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles found that today’s incoming college students are more likely to join student-led protests than at almost any... Read More
Meet the Podcast Producer: Stephanie Zvan

We’re pleased to welcome to the American Humanist Association the new producer of the Humanist Hour podcast, Stephanie Zvan! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? I started college as a physics major. I... Read More
Meet the Intern: Ellen Havasy

Learn more about our Graphic Design and Social Media intern for summer 2016, Ellen Havasy! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? After graduating from Langley High School in 2011, I enrolled into Virginia... Read More