Humanist Network News

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR: Ready for New Orleans?

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:42:13 -0400

I just finished watching a video of George Takei accepting the 2012 LGBT Humanist Pride Award, which we can’t wait to show our attendees of the American Humanist Association Conference in New Orleans in just three weeks! It’s always an exciting time here at the AHA headquarters in Washington DC, where we are busily preparing to put together an exciting four days of informative lectures and fun activities for humanists and atheists from across the country. Even though early-bird registration has ended, it’s not too late to register and get your chance to meet Gloria Steinem, Cenk Uygur, Jessica Ahlquist, and others! We hope to see you in the Big Easy!

Maggie Ardiente
Editor, HNN

From the AHA Archives: Carl Sagan’s 1981 Humanist of the Year Speech

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:42:10 -0400

Listen to famed astronomer Carl Sagan accept the AHA’s Humanist of the Year award at the 1981 AHA Conference in San Diego, California.

AHA Signs Letter to Congress: NO on the Adams Amendment to VAWA

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:42:05 -0400

The American Humanist Association joins organizations in Washington DC to lobby House members against voting on Rep. Adams amendment to the Violence Against Women Act, which would allow religious discrimination in hiring practices for groups receiving federal funds.

Humanists to Volunteer with Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:41:56 -0400

In conjunction with the 71^st Annual Conference in New Orleans, the AHA and the Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard’s Values in Action are partnering with the Make It Right Foundation to participate in a volunteer service project. Learn more and sign up!

Should Religious Organizations Benefit from Tax Breaks?

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:41:50 -0400

Ministerial tax breaks, federal funds for building improvements---the benefits of being a religious organization are endless, and it’s not fair.

The Story of Alexander Aan: An Indonesian Atheist Fears for His Life

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:41:46 -0400

Alexander Aan posted “God does not exist” on his Facebook page—and was beaten and arrested. Learn how you can help.

North Carolina’s Marriage Inequality

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:41:41 -0400

Timothy Cichon, an atheist Army Sergeant, reacts to North Carolina’s recent vote to define marriage as between one man and one woman.

Humanist Magazine Cover Contest Ends May 21

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:41:37 -0400

Have you received the May/June 2012 issue of the Humanist magazine? Enter our Cover Contest by identifying all of the skeptics on the cover and be eligible for a prize!

Humanist Crossword Puzzle: We Don’t Need No Thought Control (Part 1)

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:41:33 -0400

Love crosswords? Try this week’s puzzle, created by Dan Mason!

The Comics Section: Religion in Schools, Resistance, and The Golden Rule

Jessica Constantine — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:41:27 -0400

New comics by Jesus and Mo, Ape Not Monkey, and The Bad Chemicals!