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
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR: Aaaaand, we’re back!
Posted June 12, 2013Summer is finally here! Many of the AHA staffers are back in the office after a reinvigorating Annual Conference in San Diego, California. It was wonderful to meet many of you face-to-face for the first time and catch up with our regular conference attendees as well. Thanks to everyone for helping to make our conference a success!
Big changes are coming to Humanist Network News in the coming months, and we’d like you to be a part of it. We’re seeking volunteer writers and columnists on a range of issues: LGBT rights, feminism, civil liberties, even art, music, and pop culture. If you have what it takes, write to us at hnn@americanhumanist.org.
Maggie Ardiente
HNN Editor
10 Things Humanists Need to Know About Sex
Posted June 12, 2013Dr. Marty Klein presented at the recent AHA Annual Conference on sex, how religion harms sexual expression, and what we humanists need to know about sex.
Women of Color Beyond Faith: Call for Submissions
Posted June 12, 2013A new anthology entitled “Women of Color Beyond Faith: Feminism, Freethought and Social Justice” is currently being developed and edited by Sikivu Hutchinson, president of Black Skeptics of Los Angeles, and Kimberly Veal, executive director of Black Non-Believers of Chicago.
Humanist Charities: Over $30,000 Raised for Rebecca Vitsmun
Posted June 12, 2013Generous humanists donated over $30,000 to support Oklahoma tornado victim and atheist Rebecca Vitsmun and shared many kind words.
Summer Camp for Grownups: Adventures in Humanist Community July 21-28
Posted June 12, 2013Spend a week in the mountains with humanist leaders! Participate in a summer retreat jointly hosted by the American Humanist Association and American Ethical Union aimed at building communities.
Book Review: “The Great Agnostic: Robert Ingersoll and American Freethought”
Posted June 12, 2013HNN’s resident book reviewer David Chivers reports on Susan Jacoby’s historical homage to one of most well-known freethinkers in history, Robert Ingersoll.
The Ethical Dilemma: Should I Respect or Ridicule Religion?
Posted June 12, 2013Joan-Reisman Brill answers your questions this week on how humanists should approach religious battles and advises a man who claims to be persecuted by the government.
Answers to the Humanist Crossword Puzzle: America’s Pastime
Posted June 12, 2013Did you enjoy the latest crossword puzzle last month? Find the answers here! Created by Dan Mason.
