Press ReleasesTo receive Press Releases from the AHA instantly, send an e-mail to news@americanhumanist.org. If you are a member of the press please write "press" in the subject field, all others write "general." Press Release, May 1, 2008. Nontheistic Billboard Greets Philadelphia Area Motorists Press Release, April 22, 2008. Humanists Up Ante for Star Hill Site Press Release, April 21, 2008. Ben Stein "Expelled" by Humanists Press Release, April 11, 2008. Did Politician Really Apologize for Anti-Atheist Rant? Press Release, March 31, 2008. Municipalities Must Reap What they Sow, Say Humanists Press Release, March 24, 2008. Humanists Ask Iowa to "Stand Firm" Press Release, March 18, 2008. Humanists Debate Alternative Views on Iraq War News Flash, March 13, 2008. Humanists Join Legal Brief in Pharmacist Controversy Press Release, March 6, 2008. Humanists Call for Repeal of U.S. Blasphemy Laws Press Release, March 6, 2008. Religious Group Can't Take Government Money, Humanists Say Press Release, January 28, 2008. AHA-Sponsored Film Wins at Sundance! Press Release, January 24, 2008. Humanist Legal Center Acts to Stop Funds for Religious Training Camp Press Release, January 17, 2008. Humanists to Honor Lead Imaging Scientist on the Cassini Saturn Project Press Release, January 15, 2008. Humanist Leads Biodiesel-Fuelled Convoy to Sundance Press Release, January 8, 2008. Nontheist Billboard Greets NYC Area Motorists Action Alert, January 7, 2008. Pointed Questions for Presidential Candidates Press Release, December 18, 2007. Humanists Comment on Islam and the "Girl from Qatif" Press Release, December 10, 2007. Humanists Celebrate the Roots of Christmas and Hanukkah Press Release, December 05, 2007. Golden Compass' Anti-clerical Message Loud and Clear, Humanists Say Press Release, December 04, 2007. Humanists Pleased with Newdow's Oral Arguments Today Press Release, December 03, 2007. Humanists to Bring Biodiesel to Sundance Film Festival Press Release, November 27, 2007. Humanists to Honor "Golden Compass" Author Press Release, November 13, 2007. Intersecting Human Rights Crises: Organ Transplantation and Organ Trafficking Press Release, November 09, 2007. Humanists Call Governor's Rain Prayer Event Inappropriate Press Release, October 24, 2007. Bible and Quran Both Bloody, Humanists say Press Release, October 1, 2007. Supreme Court Leaves Alabama's Immorality Intact Press Release, October 1, 2007. Humanists Find Hope in Supreme Court Actions Press Release, September 28, 2007. "Christ Will Shield My Racism" Press Release, September 26, 2007. Humanists Focus Spotlight on Senate Funding of Creationism Press Release, September 21, 2007. Court Filing from God Proved a Hoax Press Release, September 12, 2007. Humanists Challenge Alcoholics Anonymous Monopoly Press Release, September 12, 2007. Religious Pork Outed in Senate Budget Bill Press Release, August 18, 2007. Air Force Academy Faculty and Students Go Public against Evangelical Christian Bias in the Military Press Release, July 31, 2007. U.S. District Court Allows Voting in Churches Press Release, July 25, 2007. Albert Ellis, 1971 Humanist of the Year, Mourned News Flash, July 23, 2007. Humanist of the Year Sherwin Wine Mourned Press Release, June 25, 2007. Court Gives Executive Branch Free Pass to Violate First Amendment Press Release, June 20, 2007. Bush Attempts to Impose Religious Ideology with Stem Cell Veto, Humanists Say Press Release, June 8, 2007. Joyce Carol Oates to be awarded 2007 Humanist of the Year Award in Portland, Oregon Press Release, June 8, 2007. Robin Morgan to be Awarded the 2007 Humanist Heroine Award in Portland, Oregon News Flash, May 24, 2007. Clark Adams: 1969-2007 News Flash, May 11, 2007. Kurt Vonnegut: A Celebration of His Humanism Open Letter, May 10, 2007. An Open Letter to Matthew LaClair Press Release, April 26, 2007. History of Disbelief Hits National Television Press Release, April 24, 2007. Humanists Call for Flags at Half Staff Until War Ends Press Release, April 12, 2007. Humanist President Kurt Vonnegut Mourned Press Release, March 14, 2007. Court Needs Stronger Dose of Humanity Press Release, March 12, 2007. Humanists Praise Pete Stark for "Coming Out" as a Nontheist Action Alert, March 1, 2007. Register for the 2007 AHA Conference! Press Release, January 16, 2007. No Bibles, No Qurans in Courts Press Release, January 11, 2007. Humanists Honor Religious Freedom Anniversary Press Release, December 20, 2006. Congressman Virgil Goode Needs Civics Lesson, say Humanists Press Release, December 18, 2006. Yes Virginia, Humanists Celebrate the Holidays Too! Press Release, December 15, 2006. Noam Chomsky Interviewed in Redesigned Humanist Magazine Press Release, December 7, 2006. "Church Polling Place is Unconstitutional" Says Suit Launching Nontheist Legal Center News Flash, December 7, 2006. A Lame Duck Parting Shot: Try to Legislate Science Press Release, November 14, 2006. Humanists See "Religious Evolution" in Bishops' Position on Gays Press Release, October 26, 2006. Humanists Mourn Death of Mount Soledad Cross Litigant Philip Paulson Press Release, October 16, 2006. Humanists Applaud Court Raising the Bar for Scouts Open Letter, October 06, 2006. "Is Senator Brownback Using Religious Test"? Humanists Ask Press Release, September 29, 2006. "Does Congress Hate Our Freedoms?" Humanists Ask Press Release, September 29, 2006. AHA 2007 Board Election Results Press Release, September 27, 2006. Humanists Determined to Stop Public Expression of Religion Act Press Release, September 20, 2006. E. O. Wilson Inspires Humanists to Cross Boundaries Press Release, September 19, 2006. FoxFaith Films: A Sign of Divisive Times? Press Release, September 7, 2006. Detainee Abuse Remains Inexcusable, Say Humanists Press Release, August 24, 2006. Former AHA President Vashti McCollum Dies, But Ideals Live On Open Statement, August 16, 2006. Humanist Statement on the Hezbollah-Israeli War Press Release, August 14, 2006. Mt. Soledad Cross Dishonors Veterans, Say Humanists Press Release, July 20, 2006. Humanists Decry Attempt to Strip Court's Authority Press Release, July 19, 2006. Humanists Scorn Stem Cell Veto Open Letter, July 12, 2006. Open Letter to Falun Gong Press Release, July 6, 2006. Humanists Reject States' Arguments Against Gay Marriage Press Release, June 19, 2006. Humanists Decry Louisiana Anti-Abortion Law Press Release, June 15, 2006. Humanists Call for Peaceful Iraq Withdrawal Press Release, June 2, 2006. Humanists Support Ten Commandments Display - On Private Property Press Release, May 30, 2006. Alito's Vote Bellwether of Undemocratic Values Press Release, May 12, 2006. Steven Pinker Receives Humanist of the Year Award Press Release, May 3, 2006. National Day of Prayer vs. National Day of Reason AHA Executive Director's Commentary on PBS, May 2, 2006. Humanist Voice Recently Featured on PBS' NOW Program Press Release, April 29, 2006. Humanists Saddened by Death of Dr. John Kenneth Galbraith. Press Release, April, 2006. Humanists Wary of Georgia Tech Free Speech Lawsuit Press Release, March 16, 2006. Humanists Denounce New National Security Strategy as Immoral Press Release, February 16, 2006. Humanists Slam NASA over Distortion of Science Press Release, February 8, 2006. Humanists Enter Fray Over Drug Control Strategy Press Release, February 3, 2006. Humanists Welcome Diverse Organizations to Secular Coalition Press Release, January 20, 2006. Save Darfur, Sudan: Join the Million Voices for Darfur Campaign Press Release, January 17, 2006. Victory for Religious Liberty in Death with Dignity Case Press Release, December 20, 2005. Today marks a resounding victory for science education Press Release, December 16, 2005. Bush Takes Our Liberties One Step Too Far Press Release, December 5, 2005. Humanists Keep the Ho-Ho-Ho in Christmas Action Alert, December 5, 2005. Save Darfur: Join the National Call-in Day Action Alert, November 17, 2005. Safeguard Fundamental American Rights. Press Release, November 15, 2005. Congress Shirks Commitment to Justice and Human Rights, Say Humanists. Press Release, October 25, 2005. No Atheists in Hurricanes? Press Release, October 21, 2005. Humanists Support Religious Tolerance at Air Force Academy Action Alert, October 12, 2005. Humanists Provide for South Asia Earthquake Victims News Flash, October 5, 2005. Violence Against Women Act Passes Press Release, October 5, 2005. Religious Freedom at Risk in Death with Dignity Case Action Alert, October 3, 2005. Humanists Support Katrina Relief Efforts Press Release, September 19, 2005. Humanists Welcome Secular Lobbyist Press Release, September 15, 2005. New National Day of Prayer: A Diversion Press Release, September 14, 2005. Humanists Applaud Decision: District Court Rules School Pledge Unconstitutional Press Release, August 25, 2005. Humanists Welcome New Executive Director Press Release, August 3, 2005. Humanists Concerned by Bush's Anti-Science Stance Press Release, July 28, 2005. Humanists Launch Groundbreaking Public Relations Campaign Press Release, July 20, 2005. Humanists Suspect Use of Religious Litmus Test News Flash, July 15, 2005. Senate Appropriations Committee Slashes Funding Increase for Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs Press Release, June 27, 2005. Court Bows to Popular Pressure With Split Decision Press Release, June 8, 2005. Creation Story Has No Place At Public Zoo Press Release, March 23, 2005. Recall Election Muddies Church/State Press Release, March 22, 2005. Humanists Defend Schiavo's Decision: Judge's Ruling Should Stand Press Release, March 8, 2005. Conservative Bioethics Agenda Bullying Americans to Support Total Cloning Ban Press Release, March 1, 2005. Humanists Laud Court Decision Striking Juvenile Death Penalty: Practice Declared Cruel and Unusual Press Release, February 22, 2005. Humanists Add Peer Review Journal: Essays in the Philosophy of Humanism Press Release, February 22, 2005. Humanists Stand by Death with Dignity: AHA Uneasy About Supreme Court Hearing Oregon Case Press Release, January 10, 2005. Humanists Dismayed over Supreme Court Evasion on Gay Adoption Press Release, December 15, 2004. Celebrating the Holidays without God: A Humanist Alternative Press Release, December 15, 2004. Humanists Decry Another Activist Judge in Alabama Press Release, December 13, 2004. Humanists Send Message to Supreme Court: "Secular" Displays of the Ten Commandments are a Sham Press Release, November 22, 2004. Congress Steps into Mt. Soledad Cross Battle News Flash, November 19, 2004. AHA Passes Resolutions Press Release, November 9, 2004. In Election Aftermath Humanists Defend Secular Values Press Release, October 12, 2004. Humanists Hopeful Supreme Court Will Keep Public Places Free of Religious Indoctrination Press Release, September 24, 2004. Hamdi's Release Mocks Judicial System Press Release, September 23, 2004. House Passage of Pledge Protection Act Tramples on Rights of Nonreligious and Religious Minorities Press Release, September 8, 2004. Humanists to be Represented at UN Conference Press Release, August 31, 2004. AHA Breaks with other Humanists over French Headscarf Ban Press Release, August 25, 2004. Humanists Uniting Against Sudanese Genocide Press Release, July 29, 2004. Humanists Saddened by Loss of Dr. Francis Crick News Flash, July 23, 2004. House of Representatives Monkeys with U.S. Constitution : Humanists Criticize Passage of So-Called Marriage Protection Act . Press Release, July 14, 2004. Humanists Celebrate Defeat of FMA : Defense of Equality Prvails . News Flash, July 13, 2004. National Parks and Forests Sacrificed to Serve the Interests of Big Business : Humanists call on officials to save national treasures . Press Release, June 28, 2004. Guilty Until Proven Innocent.At President's Whim : Humanists Find High Court Unwilling to Accept its Responsibilities . Press Release, June 14, 2004. Pledge Case: We'll Be Back Humanist Liberty More Than a Technicality . News Flash, June 8, 2004. Torture Has No Justification, Declare Humanists : Justification Amounts To Permission . Press Release, June 4, 2004. CA May Lead Race for US Progress in Stem Cell Research : Humanists Support Science Research in CA . Press Release, May 12, 2004. FDA's Emergency Contraception Decision Rejects Sound Science Press Release, May 7, 2004. Humanists Flock to Sin City, AHA Honors Dennett, Newdow, and the Gersteins Press Release, April 21, 2004. One-Year Anniversary of Humanism and Its Aspirations : Thousands Add Signatures to Humanist Manifesto III . Press Release, April 22, 2004. Humanists Support March for Women's Lives : Defend Reproductive Freedom . Press Release, March 26, 2004. Fetus Rights Bill Decried by Humanists : Stealth Move Against Women's Right to Abortion . Press Release, March 24, 2004. Rights of Humanist School Children Up for Grabs in Court Case on Pledge of Allegiance Press Release, March 2, 2004. California Court Refuses to Grant Special Rights to Catholic Charities , "Timely and Just" Say Humanists . News Flash, February 25, 2004. Humanists Laud Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Church-State Separation , Washington State permitted to Withhold Public Funds from Those Pursuing Religious Career . Press Release, February 24, 2004. Humanists Support Dynamic Role for Marriage , AHA Leaders Condemn Support for Discrimination . Press Release, February 12, 2004. Humanists Support Removal of "Under God" From Pledge , Amicus Brief Submitted on Behalf of Michael Newdow . Press Release, February 4, 2004. Humanists Applaud Massachusetts Ruling Favoring Same-Sex Marriage , Ruling conveys that marriage cannot be constitutionally bounded by religious decree . Press Release, January 23, 2004. Religious Right Poll Supports Gay Marriage: Humanists Critical of Failure to Act , AFA Poll Yields Unexpected Results . Press Release, January 19, 2004. Humanists Lack Faith in Bush's "Compassionate" Conservatism , Expect Even Less Compassion in State of the Union Address . Press Release, December 18, 2003. Will Voting Machines Vote for Us? . Emerging Scandal Gets Cover Treatment in Latest Humanist . Press Release, December 17, 2003. Plan B Gets an A with Humanists . FDA Approves Plan B as an Over-the-Counter Contraceptive . Press Release, November 18, 2003. Civil Marriage Granted to Same Sex Couples in Massachusetts . Humanists Express Enthusiasm About Step Toward Equal Marriage Laws . News Flash, November 13, 2003. Justice Served to Ten Commandments Judge . Roy Moore Removed from Bench . Press Release, October 23, 2003. Women's Equality and Gay Parenting Focus of Humanist Attention. November/December Humanist Magazine Features Alternative, Cutting Edge Articles . Press Release, October 22, 2003. Humanists Call for Fundamentalist General's Dismissal. General Boykin Rebuked for his Outrageous Religious Remarks . Press Release, October 14, 2003. Humanists Say: Let American Principles Shine in Pledge of Allegiance Case. Supreme Court Will Review Pledge Case . Press Release, September 29, 2003. Brights Stand Up for Their Rights. AHA Launches Bright Initiative. Press Release, September 25, 2003. Nigerian Woman Spared Stoning, But Danger Remains. Humanists Highlight Dangers of Sharia Law.. Press Release, August 27, 2003. Humanists Reject Manipulation of Children by Religious Group. Passing out Bibles in public schools is morally wrong.. Press Release, August 26, 2003. Humanists Demand Justice in Senseless Death. The violent death of an eight year old during church service is inexcusable. News Flash, August 22, 2003. News-Flash: Civil Liberties Being Whittled Away. Bush dismantling constitutional protection. Press Release, August 20, 2003. Humanists Ask Congress Not to Curtail a Woman's Right To Choose. AHA leaders say government should not be making decisions for women. Press Release, August 15, 2003. Humanists Add Voice to Advance Equality in Mississippi. AHA joins "Not One Dime" boycott of Gulfport, Mississippi. Press Release, August 12, 2003. Humanist Military Veterans Get Overdue Recognition. AHA's Humanist Emblem is Now an Official Choice. News Flash, August 8, 2003. "Bush Science" Leads America Astray. Report released detailing Bush administration's distortion of science. Press Release, August 7, 2003. Humanists Praise Modernization in Episcopal Church. Episcopals to permit same-sex unions, and approved an openly gay bishop. Press Release, July 31, 2003. Humanists Counter Vatican's Latest Call for Exclusion. Vatican Issues: Considerations Regarding Proposals to Give Legal Recognition to Unions Between Homosexual Persons. Advisory, July 15, 2003. Pat Robertson's Offensive Prayer Campaign. Robertson launches "prayer offensive" to gain divine assistance in inducing Supreme Court justices to resign. Press Release, June 26, 2003. Humanists Applaud Court Decision in Sodomy Case. The US Supreme Court outlaws sex specific sodomy laws. Press Release, June 16, 2003. Bush Shows Contempt for Religious Liberty and Congress on Historic Anniversary. Bush announces plans to bypass Congress to push religion on historic day. News Flash, June 16, 2003. Court Restores Rights to Mentally Ill. Court halts policy of forcibly drugging the nonviolent individuals. Press Release, June 12, 2003. Humanists Misled by Philadelphia Scouts. Gay Scout booted despite recent statement of inclusion. Press Release, June 5, 2003. Humanists Appalled at Ashcroft's Request for Police State Powers. US Attorney General wants even more control over Americans' lives and liberties. Press Release, May 30, 2003. Humanists Hail Courageous Scouting Stand on Gays. Humanists applaud the inclusion of gays in Boy Scouts of America, but statement should also include nontheists. Press Release, May 29, 2003. Humanists Concerned Over Diminishing 5th Amendment Rights. Miranda rights threatened by the US Supreme Court. News Flash, May 12, 2003. Supreme Court To Decide Pledge of Allegiance Case. The latest update with the ongoing battle to return to the original pledge. Press Release, May 10, 2003. Rabbi Named Humanist of the Year. Rabbi Sherwin Wine addressed and inspired hundreds of conference attendees. Press Release, May 1, 2003. National Day of Reason Celebrated as Alternative to National Day of Prayer. On this day, Humanists invite people of all religious backgrounds to honor reason as a solid foundation in America. News Flash, April 29, 2003. Humanists Celebrate Progress on the Church-State Front. Virginia Military Institute is no longer permitted to hold a pre-supper prayer. Press Release, April 22, 2003. Bush, The New Face of the Religious Right. Is Bush so beholden to religious fundamentalism that he is illegally making appointments based on faith? Press Release, April 21, 2003. Nobel Laureates and Other Notables Release Humanist Manifesto III. Historic successor to Humanist Manifesto of 1933 and Humanist Manifesto II of 1973 is released with 19 Nobel Laureates and other influential signatories. Press Release, March 27, 2003. Humanists Join Others Asking Bush to Sign Proclamation Honoring Reason. Supporters of the National Day of Reason ask Bush to honor reason. Press Release, March 27, 2003. Humanist Honored on U.S. Coin. Humanist Helen Keller will be on the Alabama state quarter. Press Release, March 25, 2003. Humanists Slam Repressive Taboos. AHA asks the US Supreme Court to rule in favor of equality and privacy by declaring gender specific sodomy laws unconstitutional. Open Letter, March 21, 2003. Open letter to Tom Brokaw AHA in response to his SECOND use of the cliche, "There are no atheists in foxholes." Press Release, March 17, 2003. Humanists Challenge Bush's March to War. AHA questions Bush's decision to attack without international support or well-informed reasons. Press Release, February 28, 2003. AHA Applauds Court Decision to Stand by Pledge of Allegiance Ruling. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals refused to bow to the Bush administration's pressure in a move that strengthens religious liberty. Press Release, February 27, 2003. Cloning Ban Stifles Essential Research. The House passed the Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003, which would dramatically block to scientific advancement. Press Release, February 26, 2003. Humanists Concerned over New Dangers to Providing Reproductive Health Care. Today's Supreme Court decision puts women's health clinics at risk of violence and intimidation. Press Release, February 25, 2003. Humanists Applaud Court Confrontation of Discrimination in Jury Selection. The US Supreme Court's 8-1 decision shows no tolerance for racial discrimination in jury selection. News Flash, February 13, 2003. Humanists Alarmed by Patriot Act II. New legislation attempts to secure America's future while threatening the very liberties we hold dear. News Flash, February 11, 2003. Rights of the Mentally Ill Threatened. The courts in Arkansas are circumventing a Supreme Court ruling outlawing the execution of the mentally ill by medicating them "sane." Press Release, January 29, 2003. State of the Union Sermonizing Insults Many. President Bush's second State of the Union address excludes millions of Americans. Press Release, January 15, 2003. Ehrlich's Deadly Plans Deplored: Humanists call for nationwide commutation of capital sentences. Today Maryland's new governor takes office, his agenda includes reinstating capital punishment despite its proven bias. Press Release, January 13, 2003. New AHA President Elected. The AHA board is proud to announce its new president, Mel Lipman of Las Vegas, Nevada. Press Release, January 8, 2003. Hamdi Loses Rights, Who's Next? The US is detaining Yaser Esam Hamdi without due process, which US citizen will be next? Press Release, December 18, 2002. Bush Misrepresents America. President Bush's religious agenda conflicts with current laws and public opinion. Press Release, December 12, 2002. "No Humanists Need Apply" Bush pushes his faith-based initiatives, circumventing Congress and allowing religious organizations to discriminate with tax payer dollars. News Flash, December 11, 2002. Humanists Applaud Victory in Ohio Science Standards State exams in science will cover only the generally accepted principles of evolution. News Flash, December 3, 2002. Humanists Applaud Court Review of Sodomy Laws. AHA will continue its support of homosexual rights. Press Release, November 14, 2002. Bush Signs into Law U.S. Subjugation to God. AHA commends the Representatives who opposed this uncalled-for measure. Press Release, November 2, 2002. Creed Trumps Deed for Boy Scouts. Boy Scouts place higher value on spiritual affirmations than actions. Update, October 31, 2002. Continued Assault on Scientific Research. The administration announces federal protection for embryos. Press Release, October 29, 2002. Humanists Boycott Chevrolet. Chevrolet's evangelical tour is a misuse of shareholder money. Statement, October 25, 2002. AHA Mourns Senator Wellstone. The Senate lost a great advocate for humanistic ideals. Opinion Editorial, October 11, 2002. Congress Abdicates Constitutional Responsibility. Humanists share concern of preemptive strikes on Iraq. Press Release, October 2, 2002. Houses of Worship Are Protected. The wall of separation between religion and government is maintained as House rejected HR 2357. Press Release, September 26, 2002. House Allows Religious Doctrine to Trump Women's Rights. Access to women's health care in hospitals is in jeopardy. Press Release, September 24, 2002. Is Bush's Logging Plan a Campaign Payoff?. Bush's continues to sacrifice our environment. News Flash, September 24, 2002. Death with Dignity in Oregon Continues to be Targeted by Attorney General Ashcroft. The ongoing fight for patients' rights in Oregon. Press Release, September 10, 2002. The Humanist Launches New Website. AHA's magazine unveils improved site. Press Release, August 5, 2002. Humanists Find Freedom to Choose Threatened in PA. The court decision in PA to block a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy is sexist. Press Release, July 22, 2002. Bush's Family Planning Blockade Criticized. Withholding funds is dangerous to women worldwide. Press Release, July 1, 2002. NY Ruling Reinforces AHA Stance. AHA continues its call for a national moratorium on the death penalty after a New York federal judge ruled it unconstitutional. Open Letter, July 1, 2002. Open Letter to President Bush. AHA applauds the administration signing a bill allowing life partners to receive insurance benefits. Press Release, June 28, 2002. Bush Sets Religious Litmus Test for Judges. AHA mobilizes Humanist community to speak out on this outrage Press Release, June 27, 2002. ARL Leader Fears Pandora's Box Opened. Americans for Religious Liberty responds to today's Supreme Court ruling on school vouchers. Press Release, June 26, 2002. AHA Commends Return to Original Pledge of Allegiance. AHA's response to the US Court of Appeals declaring the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. Press Release, June 20, 2002. Humanists Praise Court Decision. AHA leaders give high praise to the Supreme Court's ruling that execution of the mentally retarded is "unconstitutionally cruel." Press Release, May 20, 2002. Stephen Jay Gould. Humanists around the globe will sorely miss this famed scientist. Press Release, May 10, 2002. Humanists Brave the Bible Belt. AHA's conference is underway in Houston. Press Release, April 30, 2002. Humanists Gather in Houston AHA announces its 2002 conference to the press. Press Release, April 22, 2002. Tom DeLay's Exclusionary Perspective AHA leadership responds to the Majority Whip's assertion that Christianity holds the only answers to life. Press Release, April 18, 2002 AHA commends Oregon judge AHA continues its support of physician-assisted suicide. Open Letter, April 16, 2002. AHA responds to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict AHA executive director responds to an editorial in the Washington Post with a call for peace. Press Release, April 11, 2002. Humanist Leaders Concerned about Bush's Failure to See Beyond "Black & White." AHA leadership is disappointed by Bush's recent broad ban on stem cell research. Open Letter, April 1, 2002. Response to President Bush's Easter Address. AHA commends Bush for his inclusiveness towards different faiths. Press Release, March 4, 2002. Edwords Appointed AHA Editor. Longtime editor of the Humanist magazine Fred Edwords receives a promotion. Press Release, February 27, 2002. ENDA Supports a Basic Civil and Human Right. AHA leadership advocates passage of the ENDA bill to protect sexual minorities from employment discrimination. Press Release, February 20, 2002. Humanist Leader Says Ashcroft Misusing His Office. AHA president Edd Doerr responds to the Attorney General's speech calling on "Civilized people" to unite and defend "His creation." Press Release, February 13, 2002.AHA Launches its New Website. Our new website has extended features and a more intuitive design. Press Release, February 4, 2002. Insurance for Fetuses or Insurance Against Abortion Rights?The proposal for fetus to be covered by insurance may undermine a woman's choice. Press Release, February 4, 2002. TT: Toward Tradition or Toward Theocracy? AHA releases its controversial report on the nonprofit organization. Press Release, January 20, 2002. Humanist Leaders Support Effort to Change Redskin's Team Name. AHA Leaders express support for the Washington's Council of Governments resolution to change the Redskins' offensive team name. Letter to the Editor, January 3, 2002. AHA's President, Edd Doerr responds to an article in the Outlook section of The Washington Post on Sunday, December 30, 2001. The article, "How Islam Lost Its Way" calls for humanism as a solution to society's problems. Announcement, January 3, 2002. 61st Annual AHA Conference information. This year's conference will be in Houston, Texas and physicist Steven Weinberg has been named Humanist of the Year. Press Release, December 7, 2001. Ashcroft's Personal Beliefs Setting DOJ's Agenda. In this time of crisis, the United States Attorney General should rise above political motivations and defend our nation's defining feature - freedom. Press Release, December 3, 2001. Mayor Officially Exorcises Satan from Florida Town, AHA's response to Mayor Carolyn Risher of Inglis, Florida declaring Satan powerless in her town. Open Letter to President Bush, November 27, 2001. In response to his Thanksgiving Day Proclamation in which he excluded millions of Americans that are "free, faithful, and fair-minded" for the sake of humanity rather than their belief in the supernatural. Letter to the Editor, November 26, 2001. Letter to the Washington Post in response to an Op-Ed by William Raspberry on November 26, 2001 which supported prayer in school and insulted secularists' intelligence. Open Letter, November 20, 2001. An open letter sent to all the members of Congress that voted against the passage of H.C. 239 which "Expressing the sense of Congress that schools in the United States should set aside a sufficient period of time to allow children to pray for, or quietly reflect on behalf of, the Nation during this time of struggle against the forces of international terrorism." Press Release, November 7, 2001. Ashcroft's Actions Do Not Respect Human Dignity. AHA's response to the Attorney General Ashcroft's decision to block Oregon's Assisted-Suicide Law. Press Release, October 25, 2001. Is the Patriot Act Traitorous to Democracy? AHA's response to the overwhelming passage of the Anti-Terrorism Bill. Event, October 24, 2001. "Who's Who in Hell" Banquet/Roast Honoring Author Warren Allen Smith Saturday, October 27, 2001. Response, October 18, 2001. AHA's response to the unanimous passage of the God Bless America Bill. Open Letter, October 10, 2001. Open letter to Tom Brokaw from the AHA in response to his use of the cliche, "There are no atheists in foxholes." Press Release, October 2, 2001, A Misguided View of Humanist America. AHA's response to an article in USA Today on October 1, 2001. Press Release, September 19, 2001, Fear and Freedom. AHA reacts to the outbreak of racist violence. Press Release, September 14, 2001. AHA's Response to Falwell Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson's remarks were insensitive and inappropriate as the country seeks understanding over the September 11th tragedy. Press Release, August 21, 2001. Pakistan Death Sentence is Extreme Dr. Younis Shaikh, a Pakistani Professor was recently sentenced to death under a blasphemy charge. The AHA pleas for his life. Letter to Vice President Cheney, August 31, 2001. AHA's response to VP Cheney involving the Boy Scouts of America participation in a ceremony at the White House despite their regular practice of discrimination. Letter to State Representative Weast, August 28, 2001. AHA applauds Representative Weast for his work in removing Native American mascot names in schools in Montgomery County, Maryland. Press Release, August 17, 2001, Bush's Faith-Based Initiatives Take a Wrong View of Compassion. A recent report released by the White House sparked a response from AHA President, Edd Doerr. Letter to Senator Leahy, August 10, 2001. AHA expresses gratitude for not requiring public figures to take the "oath under God." Letter to the Editor, August 1, 2001, Matching Faces with Mugshots. A recent article in the Washington Post prompted a response from the AHA regarding privacy concerns. Letter to the Editor, August 1, 2001, Uniting Not Dividing. A recent article in the Washington Post Magazine discussed the current state of Atheist organizations in America. The 60th Annual American Humanist Association Conference will take place during the weekend of May 18-20, 2001, at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel LAX in Los Angeles, California. Stephen Jay Gould will be presented with the AHA Humanist of the Year Award. Make plans now to attend! The 23rd Annual Humanists of Florida Conference will be held at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL, during April 20-22. Speakers include Matt Cherry, Jan Roberts, and Herb Silverman. For further information, please contact Jerry Lieberman at (813) 974-4491. Humcon 2001, the annual regional California Humanist conference, will be held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, CA, during February 16-18. Speakers include Tony Hileman, Paul Kurtz, and Sherwin Wine. For further information, please contact Lois Lyons at (310) 456-6642. The AHA has purchased a new building in Washington, DC, and moved almost all official functions to this office, including meetings, subscriptions, publications, chapters, counselors, and celebrants. This office is now the official AHA National Headquarters. Tony Hileman, the AHA executive director, and his staff occupy this location. Fred Edwords and the staff of The Humanist and the Humanist Press will soon move to Washington. (26 October 2000) Ethical and Humanist Organizations Support Death-Penalty Moratoriums The AHA and the American Ethical Union approved identical resolutions in support of capital punishment moratoriums by federal and state government. (18 June 2000) The 59th annual AHA conference will take place during the weekend of June 2 - 4, 2000, at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton in northern New Jersey. The 2000 conference is being held jointly with the American Ethical Union. Make plans now to attend! (3 May 2000) The Campus Freethought Alliance Executive Council has decided to become independent from the Council for Secular Humanism. It has announced the formation of a new, student-governed, autonomous national organization, the Secular Student Alliance. (3 May 2000) Former Assistant US Attorney General Stuart C. Goldberg has written a new book, God on Trial 2000, which is gradually being serialized on the web. Can the non-existence of the Biblical God and the immorality of the Bible be proven beyond a reasonable doubt? The author says YES! (17 April 1999) College of Charleston mathematics professor Herb Silverman has created a new Silverman Secular Humanist Scholarship for students at his college. (4 April 1999) The Corliss Lamont Humanist Scholarship was recently established at Kansas State University. (4 April 1999) The American Humanist Association encourages other humanist organizations and chapters to endorse - as has the AHA - a campaign of Catholics for a Free Choice to challenge the Vatican's status at the United Nations. (25 March 1999) The 1999 Annual Conference of the American Humanist Association Annual Meeting will be held on June 4 - 6, 1999, in Columbus, Ohio. Make plans now to attend! (Your faithful web administrator will be there to speak about censorship on the Web.) (19 February 1999) The 1999 General Assembly of the International Humanist and Ethical Union was recently held in Mumbai (Bombay), India. Here is Fred Edwords' report on the meeting. (19 February 1999) The 1999 Texas Humanist and Freethought Conference will be held in Arlington, Texas, on January 23, 1999. (22 November 1998) [Update: The conference was a huge success.] Taslima Nasrin Again in Jeopardy! The AHA joins in international efforts to save her. Taslima Nasrin is the Bangladesh humanist writer who is under attack by Muslim fundamentalists in her own country for her humanist writings. (27 October 1998) [Update: Taslima Nasrin escaped but remains in danger.] The book Humanism as the Next Step, written by Lloyd and Mary Morain and recently published by the AHA's Humanist Press Books, is now available on-line in a full-text version. This book is a good brief introduction to the philosophy of humanism. (27 September 1998) AHA Press Release: Humanist Manifesto II Celebrates 25th Anniversary. The September/October 1998 issue of The Humanist magazine presents a symposium describing the continuing relevance of the Manifesto and the circumstances of its writing. (21 August 1998) The AHA announces its latest Humanist Essay Contest for Young Women and Men of North America. Humanistic essays applying head and heart to any subject or field of endeavor are welcome. Prize money will be awarded. (21 August 1998) The AHA announces the winners of the 1997 Humanist Essay Contest. (21 August 1998) The Humanist Center 2000 Campaign has begun! In response to a sudden outpouring of pledges and donations-now totaling over $116,000-the American Humanist Association board of directors on May 1 officially launched its capital campaign to create Humanist Center 2000 in the Washington, D.C., area. (9 June 1998) The National Academy of Sciences has just published an important new book about the teaching of evolution in public schools and its importance for understanding science. The new book is titled Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science. This link leads to a web page that provides all the details. (15 April 1998) The 1998 AHA National Conference will be held in San Diego, CA, during April 30-May 3, 1998. Conference information is now available. Make plans now to attend! (11 Feb 98) "Living the Humanist Life" Conference will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during November 1-2, 1997. The conference, sponsored by the Humanist Association of Minneapolis/St. Paul, features AHA Executive Director Fred Edwords in a number of lectures. (2 Sept 97) Preliminary Statement on Human Cloning - Issued by the Board of Directors of the American Humanist Association. Alan Hale's Statement on the Heaven's Gate Suicides - Alan Hale, co-discover of the Hale-Bopp Comet, speaks fluently about the risks of superstition and ignorance of science. 25th Anniversary of Your Right to Obtain Birth Control Information - Bill Baird, the person responsible for this Supreme Court victory, is a lifelong Humanist. In Memoriam: Carl Sagan (1934-1996) - Carl Sagan, world-famous scientist, science writer, and 1981 Humanist of the Year of the American Humanist Association, has died. In Memoriam: Gordon Stein (1941-1996) - Gordon Stein, editor of The American Rationalist, senior editor of Free Inquiry, and library director at the Center for Inquiry, has died. Highlights of the 1996 World Humanist Congress of the IHEU - The 1996 World Humanist Congress of the International Humanist and Ethical Union was held in Mexico City on 14-17 November 1996. Here is Fred Edwords' report of the Congress. AHA's response to the The Christian Coalition "Contract with the American Family," released with much fanfare on May 17, 1995, which has little to do with really helping American families.
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