The 29th session of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council, an intergovernmental body made up of forty-seven states working to protect human rights around the world, opened in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 15. According to... Read More

No, I’m not going to start waxing un-poetically about roses. I am, however, hoping to continue the conversation being had in many online and offline spaces about identity. Drag queens and kings, First Nations and... Read More

By now, most of you know that Caitlyn Jenner, once known as Bruce Jenner, the former Olympian and reality show star, underwent sexual reassignment surgery and other feminization procedures to become a woman. Insisting that... Read More

Humans and chimpanzees share almost 99 percent of their DNA. Chimpanzees demonstrate purposeful communication, understanding of symbols, imagination, and even humor. Like humans, chimpanzees are autonomous and self-determining beings. They recall their past and anticipate... Read More

The American Humanist Association recently appointed Dr. David I. Orenstein as the organization’s representative to the United Nations in New York. The American Humanist Association maintains non-governmental (NGO) status and has a long history of... Read More

Please welcome the newest addition to the American Humanist Association staff, Jan Melchior, graphic designer! TheHumanist.com: What is your educational and work background?  I am a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New... Read More

For many, the Boy Scouts creates a space where kids can be among friends, explore nature, and take action to improve their local community. Unfortunately, the Boy Scouts hasn’t always been open to all, unlike... Read More