Humanist Network News: July 20

It’s a short one this week.

This is the weekly summary of the Humanist Network News (HNN). The Humanist Network News (HNN) is published every Wednesday via e-mail and the Institute for Humanist Studies (IHS) Web site. This diary is a slightly reformatted copy of the weekly email, posted every Thursday.

July 20, 2005
Humanist Network News
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  1. The new supreme?
  2. IHS president elected a V.P. of world humanist group
  3. Humanist lobbying makes gains in New York
  4. Summer reruns in Canada
  5. Letters to HNN
  6. Cathartic Comics
  7. Humanist Humor
  8. Poll of the Week

Summaries and links across the jump. As always, if one of these stories captures your interest, feel free to write a more in depth diary.
1. The new supreme?
IHS Public Policy Director Tim Gordinier, Ph.D., takes a look at President George W. Bush’s Supreme Court justice nominee. What will this mean for the future of freethought in America? MORE

2. IHS president elected a V.P. of world humanist group
Larry Jones, president of the Institute for Humanist Studies, has been re-elected vice-president of the International Humanist and Ethical Union. Jones is the only North American on the six member executive committee of the IHEU. MORE

3. Humanist lobbying makes gains in New York
As the New York State Legislature closed its 2006 legislative session, the Institute for Humanist Studies marked the third year of its lobbying program. See how our lobbyist made out this year. MORE

4. Summer reruns in Canada
Canadian columnist Doug Thomas takes a moment to followup on the news and roundup some newer items. Here are some of the topics he revisits: same-sex marriage in Canada, Karla Homolka, foreign aid, the London bombings and the new American ambassador to Canada. MORE

5. Letters to HNN
This weeks letters concern the recent controversy over the Atheist Law Center’s event featuring David Irving, the ethics of eating, scientology and much more. CHECK THEM OUT

6. Cathartic Comics
…an assortment of cartoons and comic strips about humanism, atheism, religion, science and freethought. READ THEM

7. Humanist Humor
A punk and his girlfriend are walking down the street.  SEE WHAT HAPPENS

8. Poll of the Week
 In considering his or her views, what is the most important factor you would consider in choosing a Supreme Court justice? CAST YOUR VOTE

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