Risk Reduction, Resiliency, and Humanism

Three questions haunt and motivate me as a Chaplain (and as a human): Is it possible to be world class, and remain well? Is it possible to be world changing, and remain good? Is it... Read More
Tips for Young Humanists

Young humanists are more connected than ever, and live in a world replete with opportunities and ways to find themselves and each other, even if they live in a community lacking in humanists. It’s certainly... Read More
Achieving a Transformational Democracy

For democracy to achieve its potential, it must be a democracy for everyone. That not only means that a majority of the people have the power to determine how they will be governed, but it... Read More
Rising Extremism: Challenging Hate Groups and Protecting Children

As a parent in Florida, I am witnessing firsthand the devolution of local parenting groups. Parenting groups like the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) used to be supportive communities where parents shared educational concerns and... Read More
You Can Act Now against Gun Violence

On May 24, 2022, a gunman with an AR-15 entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing nineteen children and two teachers. The Uvalde tragedy came just ten days after the terrorist attack in Buffalo,... Read More
State Department Faces New USCIRF Recommendations

Each year, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) publishes an annual report on the state of religious freedom around the world. USCIRF, statutorily-established by the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA), is charged... Read More
Fighting for Inclusion: Secular Lawmakers Battle Hostility at Work as Activists Fight for a Seat at the Table

When New Hampshire State Representative Sherry Dutzy was elected to her first term in 2018, she was surprised to find that every day of the legislative session opened with Christian sermons. She wasn’t the only... Read More