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Comment by Brian Magee on February 14, 2012 at 9:01am

Oral Arguments Presented in Massachusetts Case Challenging “Under God” in Pledge of Allegiance

AHA is pioneering new legal strategy with this case to protect the rights of atheists and agnostics.

This is a big deal because we are using the "equal protection" rights from the state constitution rather than the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment to argue the case.

If we are victorious, as we expect to be, this strategy can be used in other states to protect rights that have been denied to nonbelievers otherwise.

For the press release, click here.
For a Fox News story, click here.

Comment by Brian Magee on February 13, 2012 at 3:17pm

Help Eradicate Poverty in the Slums of Calcutta

Humanist Charities is proud to announce that it is partnering with Responsible Charity Corp, a humanist charity founded by Hemley Gonzalez, that works to eradicate poverty in the slums of Calcutta in India.

Calcutta remains stricken by poverty, malnutrition, and a host of other medical and economic problems. With your help, we can improve the lives of countless individuals who are struggling to survive. A gift of $10, $25, $50 - or any amount - will make a difference.

Comment by Brian Magee on February 12, 2012 at 1:37pm

Happy Darwin Day!

Comment by Brian Magee on February 10, 2012 at 11:13am

ACTION ALERT: Tell President Obama not to cave to the Religious Rig...

Click link to send a message to the president.

Comment by Brian Magee on February 9, 2012 at 4:00pm

For those going to Darwin Day events, how about sharing some pictures with us!

Comment by Brian Magee on February 8, 2012 at 3:42pm

Honoring Darwin Day

Co-authored by U.S. Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) and American Humanist Association Executive Director Roy Speckhardt.

On Feb. 12 we'll commemorate the anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth, a celebration around the world known as Darwin Day, to appreciate the advancement of human knowledge and the achievements of science and reason. It must also be a day when we push back against the politicization and undermining of science by ideologues and zealots.

We owe a debt of gratitude to Charles Darwin, who changed the course of human history by bringing science and reason to the fore. His theory of evolution by natural selection not only provided a compelling explanation for the diversity of life on earth, it became the foundation of modern biology, genetics, and medicine. His scientific curiosity and discovery led to breakthroughs that have helped humanity solve innumerable problems and improve our quality of life.

To read the rest of this Huffington Post article, click here.

Comment by Brian Magee on February 7, 2012 at 3:02pm

Humanists Applaud Clear Federal Court Ruling Overturning California Gay Marriage Ban

(Washington, D.C. – February 7, 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.  The 2-1 decision declares that the ballot measure called “Prop 8” passed in 2008 denying same-sex couples from getting married violates the U.S. Constitution under the 14^th Amendment’s equal protection clause.

The 128-page ruling states, “Proposition 8 serves no purpose, and has no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California, and to officially reclassify their relationships and families as inferior to those of opposite-sex couples. The Constitution simply does not allow for 'laws of this sort.'"

“This is a clear cut victory for LGBT Americans, and equal protections guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution must be upheld,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association. “Even though supporters of the discriminatory Proposition 8 have promised an appeal, it is difficult to see how they can prevail given the strength of today’s decision.”

The rest of the press release can be found here; the text of the ruling can be found here.

Comment by Brian Magee on February 6, 2012 at 12:24pm

A Humanist View

Public Schools: A Battleground for the Religious Right

If you have a child currently enrolled in public school be warned: a heavy dose of religion may accompany his or her studies.

According to Kimberly Winston of Religion News Service, a number of state legislators are now pushing some legislation that would introduce studying the Bible as a choice in their state's public schools, and other legislation that would teach creationism as valid.

Bible courses, offered as elective "literature" classes, are being considered by lawmakers in Arizona and have already been approved in South Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Since these classes are not mandatory and are supposed to be taught with religious neutrality, there has not been a great deal of public opposition to them. Some school districts within the states where they are allowed still choose to not offer them at all.

To read the rest of this article by AHA Executive Director Roy Speckhardt, click here.

Comment by Brian Magee on February 3, 2012 at 3:03pm

January’s Photo Caption Contest from Humanist Network News

Submit your idea for a caption for this photo and receive a special prize—a random book from the American Humanist Association’s library in Washington DC! Think of it as the humanist version of Woot.com’s Random Bag of Crap. It’s random. It’s mysterious. Who knows which book it will be?

Click here to enter.

Comment by Brian Magee on February 1, 2012 at 9:24am

Black Nonbelievers Speak Out in a New African Americans for Humanism Campaign

African Americans may be the most religious minority in the United States, but many feel that the churches don’t speak for them. AAH hopes that the campaign will bring attention to the presence of and increase in religious skepticism within the black community, encourage those who have doubts about religion to share their concerns and join other freethinkers in their local communities, and educate many about the history of black freethought.

Ads began appearing January 30 and January 31 in New York City; Washington, DC; Los Angeles; Chicago; Atlanta; and Durham, North Carolina. On February 6, the campaign will be launched in Dallas. Advertisements will be placed on roadside billboards and in public transit sites. The Stiefel Freethought Foundation provided substantial creative and financial support for the campaign.

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