Humanism for the High Court: AHA’s Brief on Zubik v. Burwell
One of the highest profile Supreme Court cases this term is Zubik v. Burwell, where religious groups are objecting to the procedure for exemption to the Affordable Care Act's contraception mandate. The American Humanist Association filed... Read More
How Bill O’Reilly Inspired a Humanist Holiday Sculpture
A few years ago, The O'Reilly Factor reached out to me with a last-minute invitation to come on the show and talk about the alleged “War on Christmas.” I was ready to turn down their... Read More
Jamie Raskin, Open Humanist, Wins Maryland Primary Election
On April 26, Jamie Raskin, a member of the American Humanist Association and humanist candidate endorsed by the Freethought Equality Fund (FEF), won a very competitive race in a crowded field of candidates in Maryland’s... Read More
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
