SUPPORT AVAILABLE ➡ bit.ly/humanistsupport In response to yesterday’s events, the American Humanist Association and The Humanist Society are offering a free, confidential chaplain-led drop-in space tonight for anyone who needs to process, talk, listen, or simply be present. 7–9 PM ET | Zoom

SUPPORT AVAILABLE For those affected by today’s violence, our Humanist Chaplains will host a free, open drop-in space Sunday, 1/25 in the evening. Details coming will be posted tomorrow.

In his acceptance speech for AHA’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement award, Fred Edwords provides a rich history lesson the roots of humanist action, and calls on today’s humanist community to carry it forward. Read his whole speech at TheHumanist.com.

A child finally works up the courage to ask for help at school, and the guidance they’re offered, in a public school, is religion. We're watching over 20 bills pushing unlicensed chaplains into schools. Help us put a stop to each & every one: americanhumanist.org/advocatewithus

What happens when you put a bunch of humanists in a hotel room? 🧐 An educational course on humanism, obviously. Humanism 101 launches this week on YouTube: youtube.com/humanistvision

ICE is targeting children. This is disgusting, inhumane, and it’s something that should deeply, deeply upset you.

Pop culture shapes how we see the world, and @mattxiv.bsky.social knows how to unpack it. Through humor and honesty, Matt connects culture to real social issues, grounded in empathy and critical thinking. Support our Creator Program by supporting our creators: humanist.org/fruity

When despair feels loud, it helps to remember how much power we still carry. Not in grand gestures, but in the choices we make every day. Thank you to Regie Gibson for words that challenge, steady, and inspire.

One can’t help but wonder what Thomas Paine – the American Founding Father who fought for liberty, democracy, and the separation of church and state – would make of today’s United States, with authoritarianism on the rise and Christian nationalism increasingly assertive.

Martin Luther King Jr. asked: “What are you doing for others?” In his lifetime, he was surveilled, criticized, and opposed for demanding racial justice and collective responsibility. His legacy reminds us that justice is a shared responsibility.

On February 10th, join Celebrant Megan Sheldon for a workshop on navigating grief through ritual. The workshop seeks to answer the question - what if we didn’t try to fix our grief, but instead tried to carry it together? Sign up for the workshop at bit.ly/griefAHA!

Grateful to @interfaithalliance.org for standing with us on the critical need for non-theistic inclusion under the First Amendment. We’re proud to stand together in defense of religious freedom for all. https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-critical-need-for-humanist-inclusion

Took some digging, but we’re ready for our 2016 flashback! 10 years ago: rallies, protests, conferences, our magazine. And yes, a familiar science guy. 😉 As the late, legendary Guru put it: We're not new to this, we’re true to this.” See you again at the 100-year trend.

Demand accountability now: americanhumanist.org/ice When ICE hides its face, it’s not about safety. It’s about using state power without accountability. Legitimate governments don’t operate behind masks. Force ICE to show their faces.

We’re excited to welcome Rep. Herb Conaway to the Congressional Freethought Caucus! By standing up for constitutional neutrality and inclusive representation, he is helping protect the rights of constituents across faith and non-faith communities alike. Grateful for this important step forward.

With support from AHA's LGBTQ+ Organizer Fund, organizers at the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice hosted nineteen participants from 6 counties to craft vision boards! Leader Brooke Zevon reports that she “could feel the momentum continuing even after people left!"

We’re thrilled to thank @bera.house.gov for joining the Congressional Freethought Caucus! His support for secular governance and evidence-based policy helps ensure fair representation for people of all religious backgrounds, including the nonreligious.

Here we go, on and on about humanism… forgetting that a lot of people might be thinking: what tf is humanism, anyway? Oops... our love for Thomas Paine got ahead of us. So we fixed it. Humanism 101 drops next week.

The recent attack on the only synagogue in Jackson, MS, reminds us that the fight is between those who believe this country belongs to all of us, and those who believe it belongs only to them. Help Beth Israel Congregation rebuild at bethisraelms.org

We are beyond thrilled to be collaborating with Matt Bernstein! Matt consistently brings clarity, cultural literacy, and moral courage to conversations a lot of people are afraid to touch. This latest video is a perfect example. Go check it out: https://youtu.be/O1OzNVLBZ_I?si=EGqkANEzzCEXGq3Q

Today, the Supreme Court is hearing the oral arguments in two pivotal cases concerning the dignity of our beloved trans youth. So we’re outside of SCOTUS showing that people of faith support our trans neighbors! Because all lives are sacred. ❤️ @aclu.org

On my way to the Supreme Court where I'll be proud to support 15-year-old Becky Pepper-Jackson, West Virginia's only transgender athlete, as she opposes the state's effort to ban her from playing as herself. Win or lose, Becky and her family are heroes for standing up for what's right

We have so much admiration and respect for the Buddhist monks undertaking this Walk for Peace. Clearly, this is something we’re in need of right now.

This piece gets at something a lot of us have been circling -- can we belong without belief, and why that question matters so much right now. https://scratchcolumn.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web

Today marks 250 years since the publication of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense - a poignant critique of monarchical rule and a bold framing of American values. Centuries later, Paine’s revolutionary work reminds us to speak truth to power.

If you’re angry, you should be. Here’s what to do with that anger: take two minutes and tell your senators to protect health care for millions of Americans. americanhumanist.org/aca The House has passed the bill. Now the Senate decides. Don’t look away. Act.

What’s trending in the big two-six? Empathy, action, and community-building. Also, we heard track suits are getting big again. Want to take action in 2026? Visit AmericanHumanist.org/Get-Involved to see how AHA can support you in living your values!

A woman was murdered by ICE this morning in Minneapolis. This was state-sanctioned violence, a predictable outcome of an agency empowered to treat human lives as disposable. We mourn her death, stand with her community, and reject the brutal systems that continue to terrorize our neighbors.

Happy birthday to Zora Neale Hurston! Hurston’s work dives deeply into the human condition. Her storied life as an educator, writer, and anthropologist spans countries and cultures, and her legacy lives on in classrooms nationwide.

The Trump administration quietly stripped abortion care from veterans unless they are near death. For many, the VA was the only option. Survivors of rape, incest, and serious medical risk are now left with none. This is cruelty disguised as policy. Congress must reverse it.

Five years ago today, our country witnessed an historic affront to compassion, civility, and democracy itself. Today, we’re grateful for the remarkable efforts of elected officials and everyday Americans alike, who routinely stand up for democracy.

We American humanists emphatically and categorically reject the Trump administration’s move to kidnap and arrest the leader of a foreign nation and install itself in control. Read Fish's full statement at americanhumanist.org/featured/american-humanists-no-more-regime-change-wars/

How to recognise fascism when you see it, by the the Italian humanist and author Umberto Eco. This 14-point guide is taken from Eco's 1995 essay 'Ur-Fascism' – informed by his own experiences of Nazism in the 20th century. He was born #OnThisDay 1932.

Join HumanistsMN for their Religious Freedom Champions lunch with AHA Executive Director Fish Stark! As the U.S. veers toward authoritarian government, Stark will discuss "The Cause of America: Religious Freedom and the Fight Against Tyranny." Register at HumanistsMN.org

Today is Stephen Hawking’s birthday! Along with his monumental contributions to science, Hawking was a vocal advocate for progressive politics, and a longtime member of the humanist community. His legacy is a reminder to always engage with mystery, and to never stop asking “why”!

In her acceptance speech for AHA’s 2025 Emerging Volunteer of the Year Award, Elizabeth Hegwood highlights the strength and bravery of her fellow Mississippians, and explains why love is at the core of social justice. Read her full speech at TheHumanist.com.

2025 showed what it takes to stand up to Christian nationalists. They’re doubling down in 2026, with more attempts to merge religion and government and undermine civil liberties. We will be there each time they try. If you want this work to continue, support it here: americanhumanist.org/donate

Happy New Year! The future isn't gifted, but created through our actions and efforts. What intentions are you bringing to 2026? Need more secular wisdom to start 2026 on the right foot? Sign up for Dose of Humanism! SMS bursts of humanist inspiration, straight to your phone: bit.ly/DoseOfHumanism

It’s been an incredible year of growth for us at AHA - from our work supporting local humanist communities, to our fight for the separation of church and state. As 2025 comes to a close, we're grateful for every single humanist who has made this year so special. See you in 2026!

Humanist professionals are there for their community in the moments that matter. If you want to support your loved ones through life’s biggest milestones, consider becoming a humanist Celebrant, Chaplain, or Lay Leader!

Our 2025 Humanist Media Awardee, Hemant Mehta, presents a powerful argument for investment in progressive secular media. Read his full acceptance speech at TheHumanist.com, or donate to support humanist content creators at AmericanHumanist.org/Donate

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined our holiday letter campaign for incarcerated humanists! If you want to hear more about what it’s like to find community while incarcerated, check out Nathan Gray’s recent article at TheHumanist.com.

Nadine Smith - Executive Director of Equality Florida - is AHA’s 2025 LGBTQ Humanist Awardee. In her acceptance speech, Nadine describes the unique battles that make Florida a blueprint for resistance. Read her full speech at TheHumanist.com

In 2025, Christian Nationalism didn’t stay theoretical. It showed up in real bills, real lawsuits, and real threats to church–state separation. But wherever they tried it, we were there to stop them. Now we’re building toward 2026. Join us. americanhumanist.org/advocatewithus

In his recent piece for The Humanist, Michael McGrady Jr. argues against the myth of anti-Christian bias, comparing historical biases to the realities of today’s America. Read the full article at TheHumanist.com.

Whatever you end up doing today, we hope it's... poetic. From all of us at AHA and our partner @jesusunfollower.bsky.social 💙

Kids, don’t forget to put out some delicious test tubes and safety glasses for Bill Nye tonight! Remember, if you don’t leave him a sufficiently evidence-based treat, you’ll wake up to nothing but unusable data in your stocking! 😔🧪📉

In her acceptance speech for our 2025 Religious Liberty Award, Nebraska State Legislator Megan Hunt speaks on what it means to lead with principle. Read her full speech at TheHumanist.com - and while you’re at it... consider running for office!

Feeling generous this giving season? We’re looking for probono attorneys! Help us defend the rights of atheists, humanists, and nontheists of all stripes - email [email protected] to learn more!

Pete Hegseth is trying to do what he’s always done: treat his position as a pulpit and push his deeply conservative Christian Nationalist beliefs onto the troops. https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pete-hegseth-is-waging-a-pointless