Repair Can’t Wait: The Case for Reparations
In February, the American Humanist Association (AHA) joined nearly 400 national, international, state, and local organizations in a letter urging leadership in the House of Representatives to bring HR 40 to a full vote on... Read More
Every Child Deserves a Family
There are more than 400,000 youth in foster care. But, foster care and adoption agencies turn away qualified, loving parents because of who they are, who they love, or what they believe–all in the name... Read More
#AbortionIsEssential: A Rally in Pictures
“Do not criminalize me,” Congresswoman Jayapal said fiercely into the microphone. Although her voice wavered, the strength of the statement could not have been clearer to those of us cheering her on, as we simultaneously... Read More
Humanists Lobby for the Do No Harm Act in Over 20 States in One Day
“Can we count on your office to support the Do No Harm Act this Congress?” That question (or a variation of it) was asked 50 times in July, as humanists from across the country met... Read More
Humanists Call on Senate to Pass the Do No Harm Act
I’ve written about the Do No Harm Act twice already this year. So, when I heard that Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) was going to introduce the bill in the Senate, I questioned whether or not... Read More
On the Hill: Humanists Make Our Voice Heard
Last week, the American Humanist Association joined the Secular Coalition for America for a lobby day on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. We were joined by nearly 100 atheists, humanists, and citizens who want to... Read More
On the Hill: National Day of Reason Resolution Reintroduced
For the fifth consecutive year, the American Humanist Association (AHA) has worked with our congressional allies to reintroduce the National Day of Reason (NDOR) resolution in the US House of Representatives. This year’s resolution, H.Res 344,... Read More