American Humanist News and Actions

Humanists Applaud Clear Federal Court Ruling Overturning California Gay Marriage Ban

Brian Magee — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:56:33 -0500

Humanists and atheists are hopeful that the strong decision issued today by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturning a gay marriage ban in California will be upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.

National Figures Coming to the Palouse to Launch Coalition of Nontheistic Groups

Brian Magee — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:40:32 -0500

Today, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers and humanists in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest joined forces to announce the launch of their coalition and its first event, Darwin on the Palouse, with PZ Myers, Daniel Dennett, Jen McCreight and Fred Edwords in a pair of International Darwin Day events at two local universities.

Nonbelievers Applaud Court Ruling to Remove Religious Banner from Rhode Island Public School

Brian Magee — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:23:44 -0500

AHA applauds federal judge's ruling ordering the immediate removal of a prayer banner in a Rhode Island high school.

Humanists Disappointed in Supreme Court’s Decision to Allow Religious Groups to Discriminate in Employment

Brian Magee — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:01:13 -0500

Leadership at the AHA express disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision exempting religious employers from anti-discrimination laws.

Take Action: Tell Congress To Oppose Funding For Abstinence-Only Education!

Brian Magee — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:00:11 -0500

Millions of tax dollars are again being proposed for failed abstinence-only sex education programs.

Humanists Mourn Christopher Hitchens: Stalwart for Atheism

Brian Magee — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:40:27 -0500

Humanists and atheists are saddened by the death of the prolific writer and outspoken atheist, Christopher Hitchens. “Humanity has lost a powerful stalwart for atheism,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association. “Christopher Hitchens changed the discussion about religion and non-belief by championing public criticism of theology.”

Take Action: Tell Congress To Reauthorize The Violence Against Women Act!

Brian Magee — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:58:47 -0500

We are asking for your support in contacting your senators to ask they reauthorize and improve the Violence Against Women Act.

Humanists Call On Obama To Stop Taxpayer-Funded Religious Discrimination

Brian Magee — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:11:20 -0500

As part of the Coalition Against Religious Discrimination (CARD), the American Humanist Association is asking the Obama Admiration to fulfill a campaign promise and fully reverse religious discrimination policies put in place by the previous administration. These policies give a pass to organizations that receive federal funds but discriminate in their hiring practices on religious grounds. Other than a promise to review instances on a “case-by-case” basis, the Obama Administration has not officially reversed this policy.

Take Action: Tell Congress To Oppose Detention Provisions In The Defense Authorization Bill!

Brian Magee — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:04:48 -0500

A recent amendment proposed by Senators Jim Webb (VA) and Mark Udall (CO) which would have removed unconstitutional detention provisions from the National Defense Appropriations bill has been defeated by the Senate. These defense provisions authorize the military to indefinitely detain without charge individuals – including American citizens apprehended on U.S. soil – who are suspected of involvement with terrorism.

Humanists Launch “Naughty” Awareness Campaign

Brian Magee — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:55:26 -0500

Today the American Humanist Association announced the launch of their holiday advertisement campaign aimed to raise awareness of discrimination against nonbelievers in America. The billboards and full-page newspaper ads contain the message, “Bias Against Atheists is Naughty, Not Nice,” and features Santa Claus making up his “naughty” list. The ads are placed in cities across the United States where atheists have experienced discrimination due to their lack of belief in a traditional god.