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Residential Schools for Aboriginal Children in Canada, Part Three: What Now?

Doug Thomas concludes his series on the treatment of Aboriginal children in Canada.

New Report Says That British Government is “Attacking” Religious Schools

The religious fundamentalists in Britain try to gain the upper hand with public education.

Infosnacking with The Friendly Atheist

The Friendly Atheist joins HNN with his take on some odd news items.

Atheists Find Support and Acceptance

Some atheists in New York City are finding answers from each other and an atheist psychologist.

Humanist Humor

Even God is no match for a Jewish grandmother.

Cathartic Comics

...an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought.

Letters to the Editor

HNN Readers React

Residential Schools in Canada, Part Two: The Source of Many Problems

No good solution: Doug Thomas continues his look at the ramifications of Christian schools on Aboriginal children.

Sweet Reason: Fighting Back Against Your Family’s Religious Fervour

Ways to find support for freethinking when your family just wishes you would convert.

Calling All LBGT Humanists in the U.S.!

Contact info for those interested in starting a national LGBT humanist organization in the U.S.

Just in Case You Missed it

An important announcement from Larry Jones about the IHS Grant Fund, without snafus.

Catholic Celebration Comes to Sydney

Catholic invasion Down Under! World Youth Day comes to Sydney, Australia.

Humanist Humor

A joke from the master of irreverencethe late George Carlin.

Cathartic Comics

...an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought.

Letters to the Editor

HNN Readers React

Sweet Reason: Tips on Feeling Better About your Family, Yourself

Anger at one's family and anger at oneself: Sweet Reason tells us how to cope.

Parenting Beyond Belief: Lessons Taught and Lessons Learned

Marriage and Family therapist Marilyn LaCourt tells parents why they shouldn't trick their kids into being honest.

Residential Schools for Aboriginal Children, Part One: A Shameful Chapter in Canada’s History

Destroying a native culture by Christianizing their children: the history of Aboriginals in Canada.

Study Says One in Five Atheists Believe in God

A study by the Pew Forum raises some startling questions about nonbelievers who believe in God.

A Tribute to George Carlin

Warren Allen Smith gives atheist-comedian George Carlin a grand send off.

IHS Grant Fund Shifts Focus to Large Scale, High Impact Projects

IHS Grant Fund to change giving strategy.

HNN Podcast Transcript #31

This is the transcript from Humanist Network News #31 podcast, which was a special promotional show containing excerpts from dozens previously released HNN interviews, including Sir Salman Rushdie, Richard Dawkins, E.O. Wilson and many other notable humanists. Old interviews are re-mastered for improved sound quality.

HNN Podcast: Humanist StoryCorps

This month's Humanist Network News podcast is modeled after the popular National Public Radio program StoryCorps. In this program we hear the personal stories of humanists from Scotland, Africa, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Brazil and the U.S.

Is IHS important to you?

Humanists have a responsibility to combat irrationality in the world, and to support the efforts of groups that are doing so every day.

Humanist Humor

Stuck in your shell?

Cathartic Comics

...an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought.

Letters to the Editor

HNN Readers React

Sweet Reason: Secularist Afraid His Children Will be Damaged by Catholic School

Reader wishes his wife would "grow out" of her faithfor the sake of their children.

Mark Madness

Doug Thomas doesn't like numbers: an English teacher's lament about grading.

Film Review: Anyone and Everyone

Sweet Reason reviews a new documentary on a subject close to her heart.