The Institute for Humanist Studies Grant Fund annually awards more than $100,000 in grants to humanist, atheist and freethought organizations throughout the world. Humanist groups have until 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, Sept. 9 to submit project applications and supporting documents. Grants are awarded in January for projects in 2006. MORE: [read...]

On July 26, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) attempted to call on the United Nations to condemn killing in the name of religion. According to a statement issued by the IHEU, the effort was prevented by Islamic members of the Sub-Commission on Human Rights in Geneva. MORE: [read...]

Do you put your humanist principles into practice by helping others in your community? Or do you know a non-religious person with an inspiring life story who has helped make the world a better place? If so, the BBC wants to hear from you. MORE: [read...]

This August, the Humanist, by Anita Weschler, will be on permanent display at the Institute for Humanist Studies. Pioneering the use of fiberglass in sculpture, the Humanist statue depicts a man of ambiguous race, with a stance poised for action and both arms out-stretched, one for giving and one for receiving. MORE: [read...]

For the past few months Lance Armstrong has been in the media nearly every day. While Armstrong's pursuit of his seventh consecutive Tour de France victory has dominated the news, the media have not made much of an issue of his nonbelief. MORE: [read...]

The Institute for Humanist Studies is proud to introduce two new summer interns. MORE: [read...]

The killer of Dutch freethinker Theo van Gogh will spend the rest of his life in prison...During his trial, Bouyeri openly confessed to the murder and vowed to do the same again if given the chance. Clutching a copy of the Koran, he told the court that "the law compels me to chop off the head of anyone who insults Allah and the prophet." MORE: [read...]

In her guest column, Maryam Namazie writes about the rise of humanism in Iran. Namazie is the community services officer for the British Humanist Association. She is active with the Organisation of Women's Liberation in Iran. MORE: [read...]

This week we have a special installment of "Sweet Reason," in which we get to give her some advice. MORE: [read...]

Carolyn Braunius thinks the heroes of Roald Dahl's books often reflect many humanist values. But how does she think Tim Burton's Charlie stacks up to the original in this new cinematic remake? MORE: [read...]

HNN readers share their thoughts on the Supreme Court vacancy and a variety of other topics. MORE: [read...]

A roundup of news stories of interest to humanists and other freethinkers. MORE: [read...]

...an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought. MORE: [read...]

Jesus and his disciples were walking around one day, when Jesus said, "The Kingdom of Heaven is like 3x squared plus 8x minus 9." GET THE JOKE: [read...]

For this week's poll question we want to know how many of your friends are nonreligious. CAST YOUR VOTE: [read...]