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Humanists Applaud Cranston School Banner Decision To Not Appeal Federal Court Ruling
Posted: 22:57PM on February 16 2012

Cranston, RI school board votes to follow court order to remove prayer banner.

Oral Arguments Presented in Massachusetts Case Challenging “Under God” in Pledge of Allegiance
Posted: 08:58AM on February 14 2012

The AHA is using the Massachusetts constitution's equal protection clause to fight religious discrimination.

BREAKING: President Obama Caves to Religious Pressure on Reproductive Access
Posted: 12:11PM on February 10 2012

Tell President Obama not to cave to the Religious Right on contraceptives.

Humanists Join with Rep. Pete Stark in Honoring Darwin Day
Posted: 09:14AM on February 10 2012

Recognizing Charles Darwin on his birthday, Feb. 12, is important to promote scientific inquiry.

Humanists Applaud Clear Federal Court Ruling Overturning California Gay Marriage Ban
Posted: 15:56PM on February 07 2012

Humanists and atheists are hopeful that the strong decision issued today by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturning a gay marriage ban in California will be upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.

National Figures Coming to the Palouse to Launch Coalition of Nontheistic Groups
Posted: 12:40PM on February 01 2012

Today, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers and humanists in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest joined forces to announce the launch of their coalition and its first event, Darwin on the Palouse, with PZ Myers, Daniel Dennett, Jen McCreight and Fred Edwords in a pair of International Darwin Day events at two local universities.

Nonbelievers Applaud Court Ruling to Remove Religious Banner from Rhode Island Public School
Posted: 09:23AM on January 12 2012

AHA applauds federal judge's ruling ordering the immediate removal of a prayer banner in a Rhode Island high school.

Humanists Disappointed in Supreme Court’s Decision to Allow Religious Groups to Discriminate in Employment
Posted: 16:01PM on January 11 2012

Leadership at the AHA express disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision exempting religious employers from anti-discrimination laws.

Take Action: Tell Congress To Oppose Funding For Abstinence-Only Education!
Posted: 11:00AM on December 16 2011

Millions of tax dollars are again being proposed for failed abstinence-only sex education programs.

Humanists Mourn Christopher Hitchens: Stalwart for Atheism
Posted: 07:40AM on December 16 2011

Humanists and atheists are saddened by the death of the prolific writer and outspoken atheist, Christopher Hitchens. “Humanity has lost a powerful stalwart for atheism,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association. “Christopher Hitchens changed the discussion about religion and non-belief by championing public criticism of theology.”

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