American Humanist News and Actions

Humanists Applaud Cranston School Banner Decision To Not Appeal Federal Court Ruling

Brian Magee — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:57:55 -0500

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

Brian Magee — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:58:30 -0500

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

Brian Magee — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:11:10 -0500

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

Humanists Join with Rep. Pete Stark in Honoring Darwin Day

Brian Magee — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:14:41 -0500

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

Brian Magee — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:56:33 -0500

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

Brian Magee — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:40:32 -0500

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

Brian Magee — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:23:44 -0500

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

Brian Magee — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:01:13 -0500

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!

Brian Magee — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:00:11 -0500

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

Humanists Mourn Christopher Hitchens: Stalwart for Atheism

Brian Magee — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:40:27 -0500

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.”