Humanist Network News
Humanist Network News, or HNN, is a weekly Internet magazine produced by the American Humanist Association (AHA). A typical edition of HNN contains news, opinion, lifestyle pieces, cartoons and humor...just like a regular newspaper except each piece addresses the nonreligious philosophy of humanism. HNN articles are written by the staff of the AHA and a variety of guest writers. HNN is published every Wednesday.
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Recent HNN Articles
The Comics Section: What Would Jesus *Not* Do?
Posted March 13, 2013This week we’re featuring a new comic by The Atheist Pig!
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR: San Diego On My Mind
Posted March 07, 2013After yesterday's "Snowquester" in Washington DC (which resulted in lots of cold and rain but no actual snow!), all I can think about is sunny and warm San Diego, the location of the American Humanist Association’s 72nd Annual Conference from May 30 to June 2. I’m excited about our lineup of prominent awardees this year—Dan Savage, Greta Christina, Katha Pollitt, Richard Leakey, and Carl Coon—and excellent list of speakers that includes Matt Harding, Phil Zuckerman, Katherine Stewart, Judith Heimlich, Ayanna Watson, Jamy Ian Swiss, Teresa MacBain and many more.
Parents can bring the kids and join the Humanist Kids Program, and attendees looking to stay longer can attend a full military memorial service on the USS Midway aircraft carrier hosted by the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers. I’m just hoping the beach—where the conference hotel is located—isn’t too much of a distraction! Register for the AHA Conference at conference.americanhumanist.org and don’t miss it!
Maggie Ardiente
Editor, HNN
Janet Asimov: Lessons in Humility (Part One)
Posted March 07, 2013Dr. Janet Asimov provides a new observation on humanists who attempt to convert fundamentalists to the truth—and why perhaps it's time we should stop.
How the Academy Awards Are Sexist (But Seth MacFarlane Isn’t)
Posted March 07, 2013Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane’s performance at the Oscars last month caused great controversy, but AHA Field Coordinator Sadie Rothman has a different take on how to interpret his comedy.
The Big Bang Theory, House M.D. and More: Your Recommended Humanist TV
Posted March 07, 2013Thanks to everyone who recommended great TV shows for humanists! AHA Communications Assistant Sarah Anne Hughes reports on our readers’ submissions.
Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act — The Right Way
Posted March 07, 2013Humanists celebrated a victory with the passage of the Violence Against Women Act. AHA Legislative Associate Matthew Bulger explains what happened behind the scenes when conservatives tried to change the bill.
From the AHA Archives: Can You Guess These Past Humanists of the Year?
Posted March 07, 2013We recently discovered a wonderful treasure trove of photographs from past Humanists of the Year! Identify who they are and win a free book from Humanist Press!
A Voice for Nontheists: Join the 2013 Secular Summit and Lobby Day
Posted March 07, 2013Join the Secular Coalition for America in Washington DC April 24-26 for a weekend of lobbying, lectures and nontheist activism!
