New Jersey Humanist Network
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NJHN is an active, welcoming secular humanist community. Visit our website for updates on our activities. https://njhn.org
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NJHN is hosting its 25th HumanLight Celebration on 12/14, 11a-3p, at Stoney Brook Grille in Branchburg. Join us to celebrate our Humanist values of reason, compassion & hope and our secular vision for a better future. Live in the area? You're welcome to come! Full details at njhn.org/humanlight20...
NJ State Sen. Andrew Zwicker is working to protect funding for NJ PBS.
NJ PBS has been a good neighbor to New Jersey families for generations, but years of financial hardship have put at risk the news, stories, and shows that mean so much to us. I’m working with my neighbors in the Legislature to ensure public broadcasting stays in our neighborhood.
December 9, 2025 at 3:26 AM
NJ State Sen. Andrew Zwicker is working to protect funding for NJ PBS.
NJHN is hosting its 25th HumanLight Celebration on 12/14, 11a-3p, at Stoney Brook Grille in Branchburg. Join us to celebrate our Humanist values of reason, compassion & hope and our secular vision for a better future. Live in the area? You're welcome to come! Full details at njhn.org/humanlight20...
December 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
NJHN is hosting its 25th HumanLight Celebration on 12/14, 11a-3p, at Stoney Brook Grille in Branchburg. Join us to celebrate our Humanist values of reason, compassion & hope and our secular vision for a better future. Live in the area? You're welcome to come! Full details at njhn.org/humanlight20...
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What happens when you stop believing in Islam? Discover why we left at whyNOTislam.net. #ExMuslimMonth
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
What happens when you stop believing in Islam? Discover why we left at whyNOTislam.net. #ExMuslimMonth
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Early Bird Registration is open for World Humanist Congress 2026!
Our theme is “Humanism As Resistance”, focused on real action against rising authoritarianism, religious nationalism, and anti-science misinformation.
Early Bird rate is live: ➡️ https://hmnts.in/WHC2026-Registration
Our theme is “Humanism As Resistance”, focused on real action against rising authoritarianism, religious nationalism, and anti-science misinformation.
Early Bird rate is live: ➡️ https://hmnts.in/WHC2026-Registration
November 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Early Bird Registration is open for World Humanist Congress 2026!
Our theme is “Humanism As Resistance”, focused on real action against rising authoritarianism, religious nationalism, and anti-science misinformation.
Early Bird rate is live: ➡️ https://hmnts.in/WHC2026-Registration
Our theme is “Humanism As Resistance”, focused on real action against rising authoritarianism, religious nationalism, and anti-science misinformation.
Early Bird rate is live: ➡️ https://hmnts.in/WHC2026-Registration
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Thanksgiving Mythbusting: The Pilgrims did NOT come to the "New World" looking for religious freedom. They came to establish theocracies.
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Thanksgiving Mythbusting: The Pilgrims did NOT come to the "New World" looking for religious freedom. They came to establish theocracies.
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The Freedom From Religion Foundation is excited to announce the 2026 First Amendment Scholars Diane and Stephen Uhl Memorial Essay Competition for Law School Students, with a top prize of $4,000!
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November 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is excited to announce the 2026 First Amendment Scholars Diane and Stephen Uhl Memorial Essay Competition for Law School Students, with a top prize of $4,000!
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For more on Christian Nationalism and how wealthy US backers are funding efforts to roll back hard-won rights here in the UK, watch Katherine Stewart’s talk from our Convention: 'Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy Western Democracy.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-UH...
Money, lies, and God | Katherine Stewart | Humanists UK Convention 2025
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November 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
For more on Christian Nationalism and how wealthy US backers are funding efforts to roll back hard-won rights here in the UK, watch Katherine Stewart’s talk from our Convention: 'Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy Western Democracy.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-UH...
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Happy 86th birthday, Margaret Atwood! ❤️
Thank you for a lifetime of novels, poems, essays, and stories.
We love this beautifully humanist sentiment, too.
Thank you for a lifetime of novels, poems, essays, and stories.
We love this beautifully humanist sentiment, too.
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Happy 86th birthday, Margaret Atwood! ❤️
Thank you for a lifetime of novels, poems, essays, and stories.
We love this beautifully humanist sentiment, too.
Thank you for a lifetime of novels, poems, essays, and stories.
We love this beautifully humanist sentiment, too.
NJHN is hosting a live portrayal of Frances Perkins, "Mother of the New Deal" by storyteller Carol Simon Levin on 11/23 at 1:30pm at the Monroe Twp Public Library. Details at njhn.org/carolsimonle...
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM
NJHN is hosting a live portrayal of Frances Perkins, "Mother of the New Deal" by storyteller Carol Simon Levin on 11/23 at 1:30pm at the Monroe Twp Public Library. Details at njhn.org/carolsimonle...
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This Saturday, Nov 1st at 12PM PDT / 3PM EDT, we celebrate the lives that continue to light our way.
Join the Freethought Society’s Secular Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos Secular International Event, joyful remembrance through art and story.
🕯️ americanhumanist.org/muertos
Join the Freethought Society’s Secular Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos Secular International Event, joyful remembrance through art and story.
🕯️ americanhumanist.org/muertos
October 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This Saturday, Nov 1st at 12PM PDT / 3PM EDT, we celebrate the lives that continue to light our way.
Join the Freethought Society’s Secular Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos Secular International Event, joyful remembrance through art and story.
🕯️ americanhumanist.org/muertos
Join the Freethought Society’s Secular Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos Secular International Event, joyful remembrance through art and story.
🕯️ americanhumanist.org/muertos
NJHN's Book Club meets on 10/23 at 7:30pm, on Zoom to discuss this month's book, Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters by @brianklaas.bsky.social. Details at njhn.org/bookclub/.
October 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
NJHN's Book Club meets on 10/23 at 7:30pm, on Zoom to discuss this month's book, Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters by @brianklaas.bsky.social. Details at njhn.org/bookclub/.
NJHN is hosting a talk "What Could a Good-Enough Future Look Like?" by @avramalpert.bsky.social on 10/26 at 1:30pm at the Monroe Twp Public Library and via Zoom. Details at njhn.org/avramalpert2....
October 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
NJHN is hosting a talk "What Could a Good-Enough Future Look Like?" by @avramalpert.bsky.social on 10/26 at 1:30pm at the Monroe Twp Public Library and via Zoom. Details at njhn.org/avramalpert2....
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We honor the memory of those lost on 9/11 and the loved ones who still carry that grief.
We also remember the communities who endured undue suspicion, targeting, and fear in the days that followed and long after.
FealGood Foundation: https://fealgoodfoundation.com/
We also remember the communities who endured undue suspicion, targeting, and fear in the days that followed and long after.
FealGood Foundation: https://fealgoodfoundation.com/
September 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We honor the memory of those lost on 9/11 and the loved ones who still carry that grief.
We also remember the communities who endured undue suspicion, targeting, and fear in the days that followed and long after.
FealGood Foundation: https://fealgoodfoundation.com/
We also remember the communities who endured undue suspicion, targeting, and fear in the days that followed and long after.
FealGood Foundation: https://fealgoodfoundation.com/
Join our End of Summer Bash on 9/21 at Colonial Park in Somerset for one more day of outdoor fun before the Autumn Equinox. Bring your own lunch & drinks. Cost is FREE, but donations welcome. Details/RSVP at njhn.org/endofsummerb....
September 12, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Join our End of Summer Bash on 9/21 at Colonial Park in Somerset for one more day of outdoor fun before the Autumn Equinox. Bring your own lunch & drinks. Cost is FREE, but donations welcome. Details/RSVP at njhn.org/endofsummerb....
NJHN's Summer Picnic is on Sunday 8/24 12-5pm at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater. Anyone interested in humanist community and a fun day are welcome to attend! Find details at njhn.org/summer-picni....
August 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
NJHN's Summer Picnic is on Sunday 8/24 12-5pm at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater. Anyone interested in humanist community and a fun day are welcome to attend! Find details at njhn.org/summer-picni....
Learn what Gen Z humanism looks like on 7/29, 7pm.
Gen Z is reshaping how people find meaning, build community, and live out their values.
This event is a chance to listen, learn, and reflect on how Humanism can evolve with them.
📅 July 29
🕖 7pm ET
🎟️ Free on Zoom
🔗 Register: americanhumanist.org/ahagenz
This event is a chance to listen, learn, and reflect on how Humanism can evolve with them.
📅 July 29
🕖 7pm ET
🎟️ Free on Zoom
🔗 Register: americanhumanist.org/ahagenz
July 29, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Learn what Gen Z humanism looks like on 7/29, 7pm.
New Jerseyans deserve better representation than this.
Raskin: At the very least, the judiciary committee should be demanding the release of the Epstein files
Van Drew: I fundamentally disagree with you on everything
Raskin: Please elaborate, I would love to hear it
Van Drew: I don’t want to hold up the hearing
Van Drew: I fundamentally disagree with you on everything
Raskin: Please elaborate, I would love to hear it
Van Drew: I don’t want to hold up the hearing
July 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
New Jerseyans deserve better representation than this.
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Talarico speaking on Rogan: I'm a Christian, and I think there is no more dangerous form of government than theocracy—because the only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they’re on a mission from God.
July 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Talarico speaking on Rogan: I'm a Christian, and I think there is no more dangerous form of government than theocracy—because the only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they’re on a mission from God.
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Humanists believe this one life is the only life we have. We try to make it count, and shape our lives with reason, kindness, and compassion for others.
July 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Humanists believe this one life is the only life we have. We try to make it count, and shape our lives with reason, kindness, and compassion for others.
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Where does the word 'humanism' come from? Who were the first humanists? Are there many different humanisms? Check out our history of the word and we'll answer these questions. understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/hum...
‘Humanism’: a history of the word
The words 'humanism' and 'humanist' have had different meanings over history. We help to clear up some of the mess.
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July 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Where does the word 'humanism' come from? Who were the first humanists? Are there many different humanisms? Check out our history of the word and we'll answer these questions. understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/hum...
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The #HumanistHeritage collection charts our journey in advocating for reason, compassion, and human rights for all – including through social initiatives, and the efforts of a range of truly remarkable individuals – with publications dating back to 1894!
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Humanist Heritage: vibrant new digital collection spans over 130 years of humanist history
Humanist Heritage is excited to announce the launch of a new digital collection, offering everyone the chance to browse archival materials showcasing the vibrant history of humanism, activism, and the...
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July 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The #HumanistHeritage collection charts our journey in advocating for reason, compassion, and human rights for all – including through social initiatives, and the efforts of a range of truly remarkable individuals – with publications dating back to 1894!
humanists.uk/2025/07/18/h...
humanists.uk/2025/07/18/h...
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Loneliness isn't a personal or individual shortcoming, but a social warning light for our society. And for the corporations cashing in, our isolation is just good business.
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The Loneliness Economy: How Isolation Became Profitable - And What Humanists Must Do About It - TheHumanist.com
Technology has promised connection but delivered a cheap facsimile instead.
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July 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Loneliness isn't a personal or individual shortcoming, but a social warning light for our society. And for the corporations cashing in, our isolation is just good business.
thehumanist.com/commentary/t...
thehumanist.com/commentary/t...
NJHN's Book Club meets on 7/24 at 7:30pm, on Zoom to discuss this month's book, On Freedom by Timothy Snyder. Details at njhn.org/bookclub/
July 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM
NJHN's Book Club meets on 7/24 at 7:30pm, on Zoom to discuss this month's book, On Freedom by Timothy Snyder. Details at njhn.org/bookclub/
NJHN's Book Club meets on 6/26 at 7:30pm, on Zoom to discuss this month's book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson. Details at njhn.org/bookclub/
June 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
NJHN's Book Club meets on 6/26 at 7:30pm, on Zoom to discuss this month's book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson. Details at njhn.org/bookclub/
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We stand in solidarity with our friends at @atheists.org & humanists across the globe. It's ridiculous and deeply embarrassing that our home - one of the first countries to constitutionally guarantee the right to free speech - is now considered an unsafe place for religious minorities to gather.
It simply is no longer viable for us to hold the 2026 World Humanist Congress in Washington DC as planned, with the US in the state it is. Delighted to announce that we will instead be hosted by the wonderful people of Ottawa, Canada!
June 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We stand in solidarity with our friends at @atheists.org & humanists across the globe. It's ridiculous and deeply embarrassing that our home - one of the first countries to constitutionally guarantee the right to free speech - is now considered an unsafe place for religious minorities to gather.