REGISTER NOW FOR THE 69TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
June 4-6, 2010

Don't miss one of the largest gathering of humanists, atheists and freethinkers from across the country! The American Humanist Association's 69th Annual Conference in San Jose, California will feature informative breakout sessions, banquets honoring humanist awardees, book signings by celebrity authors, and more! Register now!
The American Humanist Association Congratulates Same-sex Couples Marrying in the District!
As the first same-sex couples begin to wed in Washington, DC, the Humanist Society, an adjunct of the AHA, has licensed and experienced Humanist Celebrants available to perform non-religious marriage ceremonies.
Perils and Promises of Egg Markets
Watch Ana Lita's talk at the UNIS-UN Conference "Bioethics: Striking a balance"
The AHA is accepting nominations for its 2010 board of directors election!
The Nomination Committee of the AHA is currently accepting nominations for our 2010 board of directors election. If you are an AHA member in good standing for at least the past year, and are interested in helping to shape the future direction of the AHA, consider running for a position on our board of directors. The deadline for nominations is April 19, 2010.
"Future of Medicine" Cruise to the Bahamas
Join the Appignani Bioethics Center and its co-sponsors for a conference cruise -- to the Bahamas! -- leaving from and returning to Manhattan, New York, on board the luxurious Norwegian Jewel.

October 10-17, 2010
Read the Humanist Interview with Gore Vidal
Honorary AHA President Gore Vidal sat down with Humanist Editor Jennifer Bardi and AHA President David Niose for the latest Humanist Interview. Read what the acclaimed writer and critic has to say about U.S. foreign policy, his famous family, and the humanist movement in a compelling interview that is sure to entertain and enlighten.
This month's HNN Podcast with Sebastian Velez
Jes Constantine and Jende Huang interview Sebastian Velez about his recent experiences in Haiti, following the earthquake that struck on Jan 12, 2010. Hear him speak about what he saw on the ground in Jacmel, as well as the broader situation in Haiti, and how you can continue to help the people of Haiti.

"Groups...are not entitled to school sanction of their discriminatory policies."
The AHA stepped forward today and offered to plan and fund a prom for the Itawamba County Agricultural High School in Mississippi.
the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled that the governmental use of the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance does not violate the U.S. Constitution.
IN THIS ISSUE
No, We're Not a Broken People
by David Swanson
A seasoned activist tells progressives how to overcome their acute sense of defeatism (start a book club, for one!)

No Agenda? A Humanist View of Justice Scalia
by David Niose

Praying for Sex
by Luis Granados
From ancient castration motifs and anti-marriage campaigns to the new Prayer Book for Spouses, godly rulers just can't stay out of people's bedrooms

Lonesome No More! Kurt Vonnegut's Freethinking Heritage
by Heather Augustyn

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