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Humanist Network News
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Humanist Network News, or HNN, is a weekly Internet magazine produced by the American Humanist Association (AHA). A typical edition of HNN contains news, opinion, lifestyle pieces, cartoons and humor...just like a regular newspaper except each piece addresses the nonreligious philosophy of humanism. HNN articles are written by the staff of the AHA and a variety of guest writers. HNN is published every Wednesday.
It still amazes me how wonderful humanists can really be. When I posted the news of a recent family emergency on my Facebook simply to inform my family and friends in a quick way, I was overwhelmed with the kind words from humanists whom I've known for many years, and even some whom I'm only acquainted with through my work at the American Humanist Association. I recently read Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry's interview with the March/April 1991 issue of The Humanist, where he said, "My dad was much like many humanists I know: kind-hearted." And it's really true. Humanists are some of the most compassionate and kind-hearted people I know, and I can't help but feel proud to be associated with such a warm community.
As a humanist, what words of comfort do you share with family and friends going through rough times? Share them with us at hnn@americanhumanist.org or leave us a comment.
Maggie Ardiente
Editor, HNN
The Appignani Humanist Legal Center implements a new strategy—using a state equal protection clause instead of the federal establishment clause—to challenge “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance.
In honor of President’s Day, Steve Major examines past U.S. presidents to see if maybe, just maybe, they were closeted atheists.
Legislative assistant Matthew Bulger writes on why President Obama’s decision to allow religious organizations to avoid paying for birth control for their employees is a negative one.
In this month’s Brainstormin’ column, Andy Norman writes on his experiences with religious students and finding their inner humanism.
Read the latest coalition activity with other Washington DC progressive organizations to protect church-state separation.
This week we applaud a mayor who stood up for church-state separation and denounce a famous actor who suggests atheism and sociopathy are related.
Read this week’s poem, “Prayer,” by children’s book author Helen Bennett.
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