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AHA Works with Rep. Rush Holt to Introduce Darwin Day Resolution in Congress
Posted January 23, 2013The American Humanist Association is proud to announce that Rep. Rush Holt (NJ) has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives honoring Darwin Day.
Support the Darwin Day Resolution: Contact Your Representative Now!
Posted January 23, 2013Ask your Representative to co-sponsor House Resolution 41, a resolution honoring February 12 as Darwin Day, and show your support for evolution and science! Use our simple Action Alert now.
Obama’s Strong Progressive Inaugural Address Dulled with Religious Music and Rhetoric
Posted January 23, 2013Anyone notice the strong religiosity of Monday’s presidential inauguration ceremonies? Brian Magee applauds President Obama’s stronger stance on progressive issues but criticizes the overuse of God and faith.
40 Years of Roe v. Wade: The AHA’s 1985 Resolution Supporting the Right to Abortion
Posted January 23, 2013The AHA has long been supportive of full reproductive freedom, including a woman’s right to safe and accessible abortion services. Read the AHA’s resolution on this issue from 1985.
“Please, Sir, May I?” Why It’s Time to Pass the Equal Rights Amendment
Posted January 23, 2013Feminist Caucus leader Sylvia M. Ramos calls upon humanists to contact their elected officials and demand the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Long Live Romance: A Critique of Pamela Geller’s Concept of Feminism and Dating
Posted January 23, 2013Sadie Rothman delivers a scathing piece against conservative Pamela Geller’s idea of what dating in your 20s is all about.
The Ethical Dilemma: Hurricane Sandy Help and More Wedding Advice
Posted January 23, 2013HNN’s advice columnist Joan Reisman-Brill answers your questions this week on how to continue help to Hurricane Sandy victims and advises a religious gay man when his boss opposes performing same-sex marriage.
Humanist Voices in Verse: Lamentations
Posted January 23, 2013This week’s poem is by Jason Mark, a high school student and dedicated humanist.
The Comics Section: Simpler Times, the Science of Dieting, and Moderation
Posted January 23, 2013New comics by Jesus and Mo, Ape Not Monkey, and The Bad Chemicals!
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR: The Debate on Gun Control
Posted January 16, 2013Today, President Obama unveiled his administration’s plan to address gun violence, calling on Congress to ban military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. This move will inevitably draw the ire of the National Rifle Association and other gun advocates, citing the Second Amendment right to bear arms. Last week, I invited HNN readers to weigh in on the gun control debate, and there were a variety of responses. Some argued that, as humanists with concern for human welfare, this should be one of our priorities. Others say this is a debate best left to other organizations. But very few opposed more gun restrictions—reminding me that humanists tend to agree on most issues (even if we may passionately disagree on what to call ourselves as people who don’t believe in a god!). Whatever your views, the purpose of any “Humanist Debate” is to engage our readers and, hopefully, get you thinking on the complexity of issues that affect all of us as United States citizens. We’re humanists—we have an opinion on everything.
Maggie Ardiente
Editor, HNN
The Gun Debate and the “Right to Kill”
Posted January 16, 2013Philosopher Catherine Monnet presents the arguments in support of stricter gun laws, and why humanists should take a stand on this issue.
Your Opinions on Gun Control (From a Humanist Perspective)
Posted January 16, 2013Thanks to our HNN readers who took the time to write in on the issue of humanism and gun control. We share some of your comments here.
Poll: Do You Support Stricter Gun Laws?
Posted January 16, 2013What should humanists do to end gun violence in America? Take our poll and tell us your opinion.
The Helpers: Becoming a Humanist Crisis Counselor
Posted January 16, 2013Motivated by compassion, humanist Steve Lopes became a crisis counselor. Here he shares his story on how humanism motivates him, and what happened when he was on duty during the Sandy Hook tragedy.
When Will We Have More Atheists in Congress?
Posted January 16, 2013AHA Executive Director Roy Speckhardt writes in The Huffington Post this week on the need for more secular elected leaders to represent the growing number of “nones” in the United States.
