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As Earth barrels toward climate catastrophe and rising authoritarianism, a new frontier is quietly being sold to us: the stars. Billionaire futurists like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos promise salvation through space colonization – a Plan... Read More

The contemporary geography of the death penalty reveals a striking pattern. Capital punishment is increasingly concentrated in a small minority of states, many of which have political or religious institutions that place extraordinary authority in rulers,... Read More

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF HUMANISM? How does one live as a humanist? Like many of you, I have read a plethora of articles and longer works defining humanism. Each proclaims a different emphasis highlighting various... Read More

Anyone who has graduated from an American high school knows these words from studying the Declaration of Independence in civics class:  We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they... Read More

The Saturday morning cartoon has long been a hallmark of many kids’ weekend. Back in my parents’ day, this meant shows like Looney Toons and Super Friends, while for me it meant Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack,... Read More

There was a time when "Dog is my co-pilot" was merely a fun slap at the "God is my co-pilot" bumper sticker, and it was funny precisely because nobody would ever think to elevate their dog... Read More

Humanistic education is a transformative educational approach rooted in the philosophy and psychology of humanism. At its heart lies a deep respect for human dignity and the belief that every child possesses unlimited potential — emotionally,... Read More

Author’s Note: I have taken the liberty of referring to God as “He,” the most preposterous assumption in human history.  One might not think so, given all the cerebral works on the subject, but there are... Read More

The much-touted show, “Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer,” opens today at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Comprised of 133 drawings by the Renaissance master, the exhibit will run for three months and promises quite an experience... Read More

Because I’m such an expert on everything, most of my articles end with an emphatic period. This one ends with a troubled question mark. We heard some fabulous news last week. Scientists in Ohio reported success... Read More