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: Remembering Humanist Rights on World Humanist Day
Posted June 19, 2013This Friday, June 21, international freethought organizations around the world will be celebrating World Humanist Day, an annual event celebrating the global humanist movement. World Humanist Day originated with the American Humanist Association and the International Humanist and Ethical Union, whose leaders decided to promote humanism in conjunction with the summer solstice. Humanists can use this significant date as a time to educate the public about humanism and to gather as a community that celebrates progressive values. Find out if your local humanist chapter is holding a World Humanist Day event and join in the fun.
Next week, I will represent the American Humanist Association on Capitol Hill as part of a panel discussion on the status of religious freedom internationally. Despite what Governor Rick Perry would tell you, freedom of religion also means freedom from religion, and AHA is joining other organizations in the international religious community to defend humanist and atheist rights. In honor of World Humanist Day, I hope you will consider becoming a member or donating to support the American Humanist Association’s important work on behalf of millions of nonbelievers everywhere.
Maggie Ardiente
HNN Editor
50 Years of Church-State Separation in Public Schools: An Interview with First Amendment Champion Ellery Schempp
Posted June 19, 2013Fifty years ago, a brave student decided to stand up against mandatory Bible readings in his high school. Today, that student, Ellery Schempp, shares his views on the future of the church-state separation movement.
Is Bradley Manning Really a Humanist?
Posted June 19, 2013Jason Torpy, president of the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers, examines Bradley Manning’s humanism, which is being used to justify Manning’s leak of classified information.
Plan B: Empowering Girls and Upsetting Pundits
Posted June 19, 2013In a victory for the women’s right movement, Plan B will now be available over-the-counter for girls under 17 without parental permission. AHA Communications Intern Sam Mauceri examines the Religious Right’s unreasonable reaction to the good news.
"Gay Marriage? Same-Sex Marriage? Marriage Equality?" Examining the Media's Language on LGBTQ Issues
Posted June 19, 2013AHA Advocacy Intern Mallory Kruper attended a recent panel discussion hosted by the ACLU on how the media’s reporting on LGBTQ rights, particularly related to the issue of marriage, changed with the culture.
The Religiosity of Kanye West’s New Album, Yeezus (Part One of “Humanism and Hip Hop”)
Posted June 19, 2013Rapper Kanye West’s latest album takes on God imagery like never before. Christian Hagen, editorial intern for The Humanist, examines the role of religion among hip hop artists and their music.
The International Criminal Court: Why Is the United States Not a Member?
Posted June 19, 2013The International Criminal Court prosecutes individuals who have committed genocide and other major war crimes. Over 120 countries support it, but the United States is not one of them. AHA Legislative Associate Matthew Bulger theorizes on why.
Meet the AHA Summer Interns
Posted June 19, 2013Learn more about our summer interns: Christian Hagen, Mallory Kruper, and Sam Mauceri!
