Humanist Network News

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR: The Value of Twitter

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:59:26 -0500

I was critical of the social networking site Twitter for a long time—how could anyone get all the information they need in just 140 characters or less? But then I signed up for an account—and now I’m addicted. It’s a fast and easy way to get news and updates from your favorite people or organizations you support. The American Humanist Association is very active on Twitter, where we post news and activities that aren’t often included on our Facebook page or even Humanist Network News.

So if you don’t have a Twitter account yet, consider signing up right now and be sure to follow the American Humanist Association (@americnhumanist), our many programs (@LGBTHumanists, @HumanistLegal, @HumanistInst), and AHA leaders (@rspeckhardt, @ahadave, @MaggieArdiente, @BrianMageeAHA) for the latest updates in the humanist movement. And we’ll try to keep posts about what we ate that day to a minimum.

Maggie Ardiente
Editor, HNN

February’s Photo Caption Contest

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:59:23 -0500

What’s happening in this picture? Send us your funniest caption, and the winner will receive a “Random Freethought Book” from the AHA library!

AHA Conference Registration Now Open

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:59:18 -0500

Don’t miss a fun-filled conference in New Orleans with your fellow humanists! Register for the AHA 71^st Annual Conference, taking place June 7-10.

AHA Hosts Darwin Day Event Featuring Daniel Dennett, PZ Myers, Jen McCreight, and Fred Edwords

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:59:15 -0500

The AHA is teaming up with the Palouse Coalition of Reason to host a stellar 2012 Darwin Day event featuring science and evolution luminaries.

On Catholicism (As Told By an Ex-Nun)

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:59:10 -0500

Continuing HNN’s “On Religion” series, former Catholic nun Elizabeth Murad writes on the various rituals and practices of life in the convent. (Yes, whips are involved.)

Religion and the “Nones” in the 2012 Election

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:59:05 -0500

Brian Magee reports on a panel hosted by the Center for American Progress on the role of God and religion in the upcoming presidential election.

Book Review: “Kurt Vonnegut: A Life”

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:59:03 -0500

David Chivars reviews a new biography by Charles Shields on the prolific author and past honorary president of the American Humanist Association, Kurt Vonnegut.

Humanist Voices in Verse: Houston

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:58:56 -0500

Read a new poem, “Judas,” by award-winning spoken word artist, Houston.

Humanist Teacher Spotlight: Frederic March

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:58:56 -0500

Learn more about humanist educator and Humanist Society of New Mexico member Fred March!

The Comics Section

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:58:45 -0500

New comics by Jesus and Mo, Ape Not Monkey, and The Bad Chemicals!