Across departments, government employees are having religion pushed into their work lives to an unprecedented degree. Read the WIRED article at the link in our bio.
If this is a familiar story for you, and you'd like to explore legal support, email Legal@AmericanHumanist.org.
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On May 2nd, join us in the fight for empathy!
The American Empathy Project is a nationwide push for empathy and action, bringing people together to help our neighbors - and we need volunteers! Check the link in our bio to find a project near you, and sign up to lend a hand!
Write your congresspeople at the link in our bio, and tell them what America means to YOU! (Hint - it probably shouldn't include our commander-in-chief AI-generating images of himself as Jesus)
This week, Fish joined Danny Vega on AITApod to discuss something we've certainly NEVER had to deal with in the humanist movement: people who talk too much. Check out the episode at the link in our bio!
Turns out the most effective way to call out a Christian nationalist is to just... read their bio back to them.
@jesusunfollower.bsky.social has built a whole career out of it, and we're proud to stand with him. Give him a follow!
On May 1, we are declaring: workers over billionaires. A day of rallies, marches, teach-ins, walkouts, and a refusal of business as usual with: no work, no school, no shopping.
Learn more and get involved at the link in our bio!
If you're feeling a little vulnerable right now, save this episode for later.
But be sure to come back when you're ready โ it's one of the funnier talks you'll hear about death, grieving, and the loss of video rental stores.
Episode 9 is live. ๐ง howtohumanist.com
We have lots of exciting events coming up in the next couple months! Head to AmericanHumanist.org/Events to get more details and register (link in our bio, too)
In her recent piece for The Humanist, journalism fellow Tess Sumner interviews the research team at Glisten about their latest LGBTQ+ school climate survey, which takes a "whole-human" approach.
Read the article at the link in our bio, and learn more at Glisten.org
Call (202) 224-3121, tell them your state, and urge your senator to reassert their war powers. War is a failure - no matter who is in office. Let's hold them accountable.
Alex, president of the Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix, joined us to explain how his chapter works to build community and improve peoples' lives in Arizona. Check out his full interview (and the rest of our Community in Action series) at the link in our bio!
Join Drew Bekius and AHA President Candace Gorham for the launch of a new podcast series: Life After Faith! Every Wednesday, Life After Faith will explore the process of rebuilding your life after leaving religion. Candace's episode premieres TODAY at 8pm EST. Link in our bio!
We just packed 101 swag kits for our American Empathy Project organizers!
Stay tuned for more information on how YOU can participate in a May 2nd service event, and check out the link in our bio for more information on the America Empathy Project!
God told her she was going to Italy. She ended up in Denver. Same difference.
Alyssa Grenfell's episode on leaving Mormonism, the coffee aisle as a portal to hell, and starting over is out now wherever you get your podcasts.
What does the gig economy have to do with humanism? In his recent article for The Humanist, freelancer Joseph Wales reflect on how the way we work impacts connection, meaning, and human relationships beyond transaction. Read it now at the link in our bio!
This fall semester, James Croft will explore existential and spiritual questions through a Humanist lens, examining how different Humanist philosophers respond.
The semester starts on September 6th - and course enrollment is now open! Register at the link in our bio!
The Equality Act has passed the House twice with bipartisan support, but hasnโt yet made it to the finish line. Visit AmericanHumanist.Org/EqualityAct to write your Congresspeople and demand a vote on the Equality Act! (Link in bio, too)
If fear had a face, @montemader.bsky.social would punch it clean in the mouth without breaking a single one of her glorious nails.
Monte brings lived experience, moral clarity, and zero patience for fundamentalist harm.
Thatโs exactly why weโre proud to partner with her.
It's with a heavy heart that we announce AHA's split from The Happy Humanist. Read our statement below.
We just had a huge win in Arkansas - 8 years in the making!
Head to AmericanHumanist.Org to stay up to date with AHA, or make a donation to support our legal work.
If you're looking for a community based around compassion, reason, and action - check out your local humanist group! Huge thanks to Philadelphia Ethical Society and BuxMont UU for hosting some of the AHA team!
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He used to eat the mustard. Not anymore.
Former preacher Shawn Towers joins How to Humanist to talk forgiveness, who it actually serves, and why some offenses just don't deserve it.
New episode out now. ๐๏ธ
We're excited to welcome @repvalhoyle.bsky.social into the Congressional Freethought Caucus!
Rep. Hoyle - THANK YOU for standing for the separation of church and state, and supporting your humanist, atheist, and religious minority constituents!
In the sixth episode of Humanism 101, Kevin W. Jagoe Vanessa Gomez Brake explore how people put humanist values into practice day to day. Watch the full video at AmericanHumanist.org/Humanism101
Hegseth, once again, is making an absolute fool of himself (we know, we know - fork found in kitchen). Fortunately, you can help us push back against his authoritarian agenda! Check out the link in our bio to find a No Kings protest near you!
This administration cuts protections for us and hands billions to their billionaire friends.
Then sends masked agents to terrorize our communities.
This ends March 28. โก๏ธ americanhumanist.org/nokings
2,500 events. One movement.
We are honored to be a partner of #NoKings2026
Who inspires you to live your humanist values? Who helped you develop your personal beliefs? Whether itโs Totoro, Andy Weir, Woody Guthrie, or Superman, we want to hear about it! Let us know in the comments - all forms of media are welcome!
The so-called Religious Liberty Commission had a full hearing. We watched every second so you didn't have to.
Now it's your turn.
Urge your rep to join the Congressional Free Thought Caucus.
It takes 30 seconds: americanhumanist.org/joincfc
AA told a man unconscious on his own floor that he "wasn't a real alcoholic." Dr. Joe Gerstein spent 35 years building the alternative.
Episode 6 is live with the President of SMART Recovery.
๐ง Listen at howtohumanist.com or wherever you enjoy your podcasts!
Sometimes our comments are full of bigots with poor grammar and a pitiful lack of basic biology knowledge. And then sometimes we get someone like NoMoreBadTown, who just *gets it* - thank you, kind commenter - we couldnโt have said it better ourselves.