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 Ethical Dilemma: Should I Serve As Godmother, Even Though I’m an Atheist?
Posted May 15, 2013Joan-Reisman Brill answers your questions this week! Got an ethical dilemma and need advice? Write to us at hnn@americanhumanist.org.
Humanist Crossword Puzzle: America’s Pastime
Posted May 15, 2013Our humanist crossword puzzles are back! Download the latest one here. Created by Dan Mason.
Humanist Voices in Verse: “God” by Daniel Thomas Moran
Posted May 15, 2013This week’s poem is by HNN poetry editor, Daniel Thomas Moran.
The Comics Section: In the Afterlife, Atheist Clubs, Taking Action
Posted May 15, 2013Your favorites are back! New comics from Jesus and Mo, Ape Not Monkey, and The Bad Chemicals!
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR: Humanists United for Boston
Posted April 17, 2013It’s hard to convey the sadness and anger many of us are feeling right now in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings. But one of things I can always rely on as a humanist is that I have hope that human beings will be quick to respond with compassion and action. Rather than focusing on blame and hate, people have donated blood and opened up their homes. Twitter users are using hashtags like #ActForBoston rather than #PrayForBoston to raise awareness. Boston area chapters of the American Humanist Association, such as the Humanist Community at Harvard, and other local atheist groups are lending their support, and the charitable group Atheists Giving Aid has already raised over $7,000 for the victims. The American Humanist Association encourages all our members to help where they can—giving to the American Red Cross is a great first step (Red Cross reports that they already have enough donated blood, but financial donations are always needed).
Comedian (and atheist) Patton Oswalt said it best: “We would not be here if humanity were inherently evil. We'd have eaten ourselves alive long ago. So when you spot violence, or bigotry, or intolerance or...hatred...just look it in the eye and think, 'The good outnumber you, and we always will.”
Maggie Ardiente
Editor, HNN
A Note to Readers: HNN is taking a brief hiatus (your editor will be getting married and honeymooning next week!). The next issue of HNN will be published on May 8.
Here’s Looking at You, Atheists: Interview with Stacey Speer of “Faces of Atheists”
Posted April 17, 2013AHA Communications Assistant Sarah Anne Hughes interviews the creator of a visually-effective Tumblr that encourages atheists to share their stories.
Appignani Humanist Legal Center Objects to Christian Assembly at Public School
Posted April 17, 2013William Burgess of the AHA’s legal center sends a letter to administrators at a Mississippi high school for holding a Christian assembly during public school hours.
AHA Urges Congressmembers to Join House Science Caucus
Posted April 17, 2013The AHA’s advocacy team sent a letter to all U.S. House of Representatives urging them to join the House Science and National Lab Caucus to protect funding for science research.
