July 26th, 2024 will mark the 34th anniversary of the passage of a pivotal piece of American law in defense of and for the dignity of disabled people: the Americans with Disabilities Act, otherwise known as ADA. It is due to this that many participate in an observation of Disability Pride Month during July. The history of the buildup to the passage of the landmark piece of legislation includes an event known as the Capitol Crawl, a demonstration in March 1990 that took place in Washington, DC and was attended by over 1,000 demonstrators. This demonstration began at the White House and culminat ..read more

Conservative religious politicians aim to push their Christianity in public spaces, especially in school settings. From dangerous Supreme Court appointments to state courts favoring Christian nationalists, from Project Blitz to Project 2025, attacks on public education and the separation of church and state are accelerating rapidly. Louisiana and Oklahoma schools are among the latest battlegrounds and conservatives are feeling emboldened by religious-leaning courts. In June, with Governor Jeff Landry’s signing of LA HB71, Louisiana became the first state to mandate that public schools display ..read more

In the heart of Los Angeles, Sunday Assembly Los Angeles (SALA), a proud chapter of the American Humanist Association (AHA), stands as a beacon of community and shared values. October 17th – 20th, SALA is set to host an international conference, AssembleCon, marking a pivotal step in uniting secular communities from across the globe. The significance of this event transcends the geographical boundaries of our city, presenting a unique opportunity to foster global connections. “The power of community is not just in the sharing of our values but in the act of coming together. Hosting this intern ..read more

The latest from Cagle Cartoons.     Scarier Than Shark Week by Christopher Weyant, The Boston Globe, MA The post The Comics Section: Scarier Than Shark Week appeared first on TheHumanist.com ..read more

This is part of a series of interviews with prominent humanists by Canadian journalist Scott Douglas Jacobsen. He spoke with Nicole Carr, the editor of the Humanist magazine and theHumanist.com, about both publications of the American Humanist Association. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: We met briefly in Copenhagen [in August 2023 at the World Humanist Congress], I believe, where you informed me that you had taken on not just one interim position, but two. I admire both your gumption to take on both roles and your foreknowledge of the hard work involved in assuming both the executive directorship and ..read more

Imagine if you will a near future where our global society offers every person regardless of faith, economic status, identity and heritage the freedom to be unencumbered by the current problems we now face on our planet. Where healthcare, education and environmental stewardship are collectively agreed to preeminently serve our individual and community right to safety and well-being. Where national sovereignty is respected and where international conflicts are solved not on the battlefield but are mediated in courtrooms. Where trillions of dollars used for defense are repurposed to invest in sc ..read more

The latest from Cagle Cartoons.     Equal Justice Undermined by Christopher Weyant, CagleCartoons.com The post The Comics Section: Equal Justice Under… mined appeared first on TheHumanist.com ..read more

Supreme Court Justices have crossed the line into what should be considered unethical behavior from the highest court in the nation. Thanks to quality investigative journalism by ProPublica, the American public became widely aware of Supreme Court Justices enjoying the receipt of gifts – including luxury items and lavish vacations—amounting to millions of dollars of unreported offerings. Among the bombshell findings by ProPublica, a report was released unveiling a record of events where Justice Clarence Thomas had been treated to lavish gifts and vacations by right-wing, billionaire mega donor ..read more

In a world often characterized by division and rapid change, the call to listen across generational lines and nurture transgenerational initiatives rings louder than ever. This intentional partnership that focuses on co-presencing, or a deep witnessing and attentiveness of the fullness of our experiences grounds a vision of radical change. As such, what emerges when we center relationships, envision collectively, and leverage institutions in solidarity? Anthony Cruz Pantojas, Humanist Chaplain at Tufts, and Evan Clark, Executive Director of Atheists United, have embarked on a visionary journey ..read more

The Humanist Society, the endorsing organization for humanist professionals in the United States, celebrates its 85th Anniversary on July 5th. As we reflect on the long, rich, and storied history of this organization, we stand at the threshold of a new era for the leaders we endorse and the communities they serve. I joined this board in 2020 while on a quest to find my home in our movement and found in The Humanist Society an incredible opportunity to leverage my experience in nonprofit leadership and technical skill. Jill of many trades (master of anything is questionable), I bring a variety ..read more