“The persecution of atheists is a grave violation of human dignity throughout the world…history has shown time and time again that when one minority group is oppressed with impunity, others soon face the same fate.”... Read More

In times of desperation, people will try just about any solution they can find, especially if it’s supported by their church. And it’s not a new concept that religious institutions sometimes abuse their power of... Read More

Humanists have long been aware of attempts by the religious right to chip away at women’s access to abortion. Since the US Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade in 1973, which granted women the... Read More

In the United States we hear a lot about religious freedom. Religious conservatives in government at the state and federal level have tried to use their own definition of religious freedom to guarantee special rights... Read More

Please welcome the newest addition to the American Humanist Association staff, Social Justice Coordinator Sincere Kirabo! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background? I first became involved in the secular movement in 2013 as... Read More

We’re all familiar with the Girls Scouts of America, an organization that aims to help girls develop valuable life lessons and skills, build confidence, and value academic, social, and emotional intelligence. But you may not... Read More

Last Thursday, US Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) announced the introduction of new gun control legislation at a Center for American Progress (CAP) panel session on their new report “Hate and Guns.” The bill, which seeks... Read More