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Comment by Brian Magee on February 17, 2012 at 8:47am

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

(Washington, DC – Feb. 16, 2012) – Humanists are applauding the 5-2 decision tonight by the Cranston School Committee in Rhode Island to not pursue an appeal of a federal judge’s ruling to immediately remove a prayer banner from the Cranston West High School auditorium wall.

“Given the strength of the ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Ronald R. Lagueux, it would have been tough for the school system to appeal,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association. “We’re certainly glad that the committee decided to not waste any more time and money in pursuing one.”

Read the rest of the press release here: http://www.americanhumanist.org/news/details/2012-02-humanists-appl...

Comment by Brian Magee on February 16, 2012 at 3:33pm

For those who would like to join the AHA, you can visit our website here. There is a free online only version as well as paid memberships.

Now, here's a fun trinket we found while doing some early spring cleaning. :)

Comment by Brian Magee on February 15, 2012 at 11:02am

An AHA fundraising appeal resulted in a "friendly" warning about our future from one potential donor.

Comment by Brian Magee on February 14, 2012 at 10:01am

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 4:17pm

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 2:41pm

Happy Darwin Day!

Comment by Brian Magee on February 10, 2012 at 12:14pm

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 5:00pm

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

Comment by Brian Magee on February 8, 2012 at 4:42pm

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 4:03pm

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.

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