From Harvard to Berkeley, Colleges Teach Courses on Humanism
Did you know that at least forty-six colleges and universities in the United States include a course on humanist philosophy? Many universities offer humanism as part of a general introduction to religion or philosophy, including... Read More
SCOTUS Briefing for the Everyday Humanist Part 1: Birth Control under the Affordable Care Act
"Humanists … work to uphold the equal enjoyment of human rights and civil liberties in an open, secular society and maintain it is a civic duty to participate in the democratic process." –Humanist Manifesto III... Read More
Over-the-Counter Birth Control? Not Quite Yet…
Hormonal birth control options—like the pill, patch, and ring—are now available in Oregon without requiring a visit to the doctor. A new state bill allows women over the age of eighteen to obtain a year’s... Read More
Wrong for the Right Reasons and Right for the Wrong Reasons
On Friday, December 11, schools in Augusta County, Virginia, were closed over safety concerns. Though no credible threats had been made, the sheer volume and tone of parents’ complaints about a specific lesson plan on... Read More
Republican Debate: The Race to Repression
Be afraid. Be VERY afraid. This was the message of Tuesday’s Republican presidential debate, the fifth GOP debate this year. Coming off the heels of yet another mass shooting, this time in San Bernardino, California,... Read More
Mark Your Calendars: Secular Holiday Parties Planned across the Country
If you don’t want to attend a traditional holiday party this year, have no fear! Many AHA chapters throughout the country are hosting HumanLight and Winter Solstice celebrations (learn more about HumanLight here). Party with... Read More
Which Holiday Do You Celebrate in December?
Humanists may no longer belong to a traditional religious group, but that doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy holiday celebrations! Do you celebrate a secular version of Christmas or Hanukkah? Do you have plans to attend... Read More