Thanksgiving Non-Prayers for Humanists
The below post originally appeared in Humanist Network News (HNN) on November 20, 2013. Thanksgiving is a holiday many Americans can enjoy. But what should humanists do if they’re asked to say “grace” before the... Read More
Meet an AHA Intern: Winsie Lee
Learn more about our Fall/Winter 2014 intern, Winsie Lee! TheHumanist.com: What's your educational background? I just graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, this August with a double degree in sociology and communications. TheHumanist.com:... Read More
What Happened at the Congressional Hearing on Religious Accommodations in the Military?
On November 19, a special meeting was convened by the U.S. Subcommittee on Military Personnel to discuss religious accommodations in the armed services. Testimonies were given by Michael Berry, senior counsel of military affairs of... Read More
Remembering the Past, Living the Future: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today marks the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day created to memorialize those lost to anti-transgender hate or prejudice. Memorial services are happening around the globe, and if you visit the Transgender Day of... Read More
Deny Your Atheism or Cancel Your Charity Event?
When Typhoon Yolanda struck the Philippines, humanists responded quickly and generously. Members of the American Humanist Association (AHA) donated over $30,000 to Humanist Charities, the charitable arm of the AHA that has now merged with... Read More
What Da Vinci Code Author’s Recent Lecture Gets Right & Wrong about Science & Religion
On November 10 author Dan Brown delivered the Penguin Annual Lecture in New Dehli, India, and again two days later in Mumbai. Known internationally for his controversial books, Brown gave a speech that was no... Read More
Arizona School Board Encourages Teachers to Tear Out Pages in Biology Books about Sex
A school district in Arizona recently chose to “edit” an honors biology textbook because they disagreed with certain content. In short, some people thought it was just too free with factual information regarding contraception options.... Read More