"Another form of resistance is joy.”

Maggie Ardiente, newly elected President of Humanists International, joins Humanism Now to share how humanism grounded in curiosity, compassion, and community can meet today’s rising threats to democracy and science. From a Catholic upbringing to global leadership, Maggie lays out a practical, joyful vision: build resilient humanist networks and live our values in the one life we know we have.

Connect with Maggie:

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/maggieardiente/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggieardiente/

Topics we cover

Building humanist community: from campus groups to a global movement
Why labels and groups matter for the non-religious
Humanism in public life: defending democracy, science, and human rights
Joy as resistance: living well as a humanist practice
Practical ways to start or grow a local humanist group
Misconceptions about “humanism” in the United States
Leadership skills for secular nonprofits (fundraising, empathy, voice)
Supporting humanists at risk—especially across the Global South

Resources & further reading

Humanists International – Global federation advancing humanist values – https://humanists.international
American Humanist Association – US national org for humanists – https://americanhumanist.org
Secular Coalition for America – Policy advocacy for secular Americans – https://secular.org
Physicians for Social Responsibility – Health professionals for climate solutions & a nuclear-free world – https://www.psr.org

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