Humanists Rejoice! It’s the National Day of Reason
On Friday, May 1, Congressional Freethought Caucus member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) introduced House Resolution 947 to recognize May 7, 2020, as the National Day of Reason. The resolution, introduced annually since 2015 and cosponsored this year by fellow caucus members... Read More
Inside the Walls: Humanist Pen Pal Program Helps Isolated Inmates
These days all we see is chaos due to the coronavirus pandemic. As each week passes, the world we see is so much different than the week before. This situation affects not only everyone on... Read More
Camp Quest at Home: Keeping Campers Connected
There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when young people and adults gather for summer camp. The blend of laughter, friendship, song, campfires, learning, and games combine to create a sense of belonging that... Read More
Give without a God: 8 Ways to Act This #GivingTuesday
’Tis the season! This time of year we are inclined to take a step back and give thanks for what we have, and if we’re able, to show our appreciation in actionable ways. It was... Read More
Arbitrary Quotes, Arbitrary Morality: Christians Misread Dawkins
“Ending religion is a bad idea, says Richard Dawkins” was a headline guaranteed to elicit a double-take. Why would the man who is arguably the world’s most famous atheist be defending religion? In truth, he... Read More
Secular Students Are Determined to Be “Better Together”
We’ve all heard the stereotype about atheists being lonely because their lack of belief in a god is isolating and renders their lives meaningless. Sure, life can be challenging if you must solve your own... Read More
“Nones” Demonstrate Largest Support for Transgender People
Despite the Trump administration’s fight to restrict and rollback federal protections for trans communities, a new Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) survey finds Americans have grown increasingly more supportive of rights for transgender people. More... Read More