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
Janet Asimov: Lessons in Humility (Part Two)
Posted March 13, 2013Janet Asimov writes Part Two of a hilarious article on why humans need to put things in perspective—after all, we’ll all probably die of an earthquake or asteroid someday. (Click here for Part One)
What is Humanistic Mormonism? An Interview with James E. Nickels Jr.
Posted March 13, 2013The Society for Humanistic Mormonism is a newly organized movement bringing Mormons—without supernaturalism—together. Sarah Anne Hughes interviews the group’s president, James E. Nickels, to learn more about this new form of religious humanism.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Profile of Ida B. Wells, Feminist Public Menace
Posted March 13, 2013March is Women’s History Month! Sikivu Hutchinson writes on the immense contributions of African American activist Ida B. Wells toward the women’s movement.
Atheists in Politics: A Report on the National Atheist Party Annual Convention
Posted March 13, 2013Matthew Bulger attends last weekend’s convention of the National Atheist Party and joins others in strategizing toward electing more atheist candidates to office.
Legal Update: Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Voting Rights Act
Posted March 13, 2013Voting should be easier, not harder. Appignani Humanist Legal Center attorney Bill Burgess analyzes the recent Supreme Court review of a case challenging the 1965 Voting Rights Act—and what this means for the future of elections.
A Helpful Humanist is a Happy Humanist: A Case for Volunteerism
Posted March 13, 2013Sadie Rothman encourages humanists to take the time to participate in service projects and put action behind the words “good without a god.”
Winner of the “Guess the Humanist of the Year” Contest
Posted March 13, 2013Thanks to everyone who participated in our contest! See if you guessed correctly, and find the winner here!
The Ethical Dilemma: A Boyfriend’s Ex-Girlfriend (and Child), Fat Prejudice
Posted March 13, 2013Joan-Reisman Brill advises a young woman on dealing with her boyfriend’s very extended family, and how to handle it when your friends discriminate against overweight people. Got a question for the Ethical Dilemma? Write to hnn@americanhumanist.org.
