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Obama’s Plan for Universal Pre-K Education: Why Humanists Should Support It
Posted February 21, 2013Dr. Bob Bhaerman, education director for the Kochhar Humanist Education Center, commends President Obama’s plan to support pre-K education, as long as humanist values such as critical thinking and compassion remain key elements of the program.
Independent Women: Why Feminism Needs Beyoncé
Posted February 21, 2013Popular singer and entertainer Beyoncé is being criticized in the media for appearing to be anti-feminist. AHA’s Grassroots Coordinator Sadie Rothman comments on why feminism needs to be about freedom of choice, not control.
Immigration Reform: A Humanist (and President’s) Concern
Posted February 21, 2013Now that President Obama has made clear his support for immigration reform, AHA’s Legislative Associate Matthew Bulger thinks it’s time for humanists to take a stand in support of a more open policy.
Atheist Music: An Interview with Shelley Segal on Her New Album Little March
Posted February 21, 2013AHA Communications Associate and our resident expert on atheist music, Brian Magee, interviews singer and songwriter Shelley Segal (best known for her atheist song "Saved") on her new album, Little March.
Meet the AHA Staff: Sarah Anne Hughes
Posted February 21, 2013The AHA’s communications department is expanding! Learn more about our new staff person and communications assistant, Sarah Anne Hughes.
The Ethical Dilemma: Weekend at Bernie’s, Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Posted February 21, 2013Joan Reisman-Brill answers your questions this week about a family who lied about a death in the family and a woman’s friend who takes advantage of stores’ return policies.
Humanist Voices in Verse: In the Streets of Mumbai by Daniel Thomas Moran
Posted February 21, 2013This week’s poem is by HNN poetry editor Daniel Thomas Moran, inspired by a wedding he recently attended in India.
The Comics Section: Atheism: It’s About Nothing!
Posted February 21, 2013Here’s a hilarious new comic by The Atheist Pig!
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR: The State of the Union (And What It Means for Humanists)
Posted February 13, 2013During last night's State of the Union address, President Obama presented a bold progressive agenda for the next four years, from raising the minimum wage to providing pre-K education for all children, and we at the American Humanist Association look forward to supporting many of the initiatives mentioned, especially passage of the Violence Against Women Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act. Of course, many humanists and atheists were counting the number of references to God and faith (3 each, if you were curious) and may have been particularly irritated when Obama said, referring to the military, "We must all do our part to make sure our God-given rights are protected here at home." Roy Speckhardt, American Humanist Association executive director, responded best by saying, "The universal right to vote isn't God-given, but humanity achieved, as is underlined by our need to keep striving toward that goal."
What are your thoughts about the President's State of the Union speech? Which part of the President's plan are you most or least excited about? Write to us at hnn@americanhumanist.org and we may publish your comments in an upcoming issue of HNN.
Maggie Ardiente
Editor, HNN
Congressman Rush Holt Releases Statement on House Floor Recognizing Darwin Day
Posted February 13, 2013A resolution expressing support for Darwin Day was introduced by Rep. Rush Holt in the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday.
The Evolution of Valentine’s Day
Posted February 13, 2013Ever wonder where Valentine’s Day really comes from? AHA Grassroots Coordinator Sadie Rothman researches the Hallmark holiday’s origins. (Whipping is involved.)
Top Ten “Love” Letters to the American Humanist Association
Posted February 13, 2013You might call it hate mail. But we call them “love letters”! Check out some of the hilarious “love letters” we’ve received over the years.
From America, With Love: Targeted Killings of Americans Without Trial
Posted February 13, 2013AHA Legislative Associate Matthew Bulger criticizes President Obama’s approval of targeted killings of American citizens without due process.
Celebrating Black History Month: A Profile of Feminist Florynce Kennedy
Posted February 13, 2013This week we feature feminist, social activist and pioneering civil rights lawyer Florynce Kennedy.
Meet the AHA Staff: Peter Bjork
Posted February 13, 2013The AHA recently hired a new Web Content Manager, Peter Bjork! Learn about how he discovered humanism and the three people he’d like to have dinner with.
