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World Humanist Congress 2026
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CONTENT FOR ISSUE 236
EDITORIAL: Humanism: The Path to a Good Life / Simon Parcher
A human-centered ethic of reason, dignity, compassion, and shared responsibility offers the strongest foundation for human flourishing and social progress.The Global Stage Awaits: Why the 2026 World Humanist Congress is a Defining Moment for Canada / Janalee Morris
The true heart of any Congress is the people. After years of digital interactions and isolated advocacy, the opportunity for Canadian humanists to connect in person—with each other and with our international counterparts—is invaluable.World Humanist Congress 2026: Join the world’s leading humanist gathering / Harry Linley
The World Humanist Congress is more than an event. It is one of the most significant international gatherings of the humanist, atheist, and secular movement.Humanists International: Advancing Human Rights and Humanism Worldwide / Harry Linley
We campaign on humanist issues. We lobby for humanist values at international institutions, including the United Nations and we work to build the humanist movement around the world.The Federal Government Strategy for Men’s Health has the Potential to be a Game Changer / Bijan Rafii
An effective men’s health strategy must incorporate a wide variety of areas, including the job sector, family courts, the educational system, and male identity.The Work of Continuity: Rethinking Intergenerational Responsibility in a Fragmented Age / Charles Aybar
In a society that prizes autonomy and reinvention, the bonds between generations have become increasingly fragile.From Tripoli to Tehran: A Thumbnail History of Aerial Bombing / Ben D'Andrea
An alarming prophecy crystallized in the mind of an Italian army general at the turn of the last century: victory in future wars would demand combat aircraft capable of “dumping the largest quantity of bombs in the shortest time.”Revisiting “Sex in the Snow”: Contrasting Media and Police Responses to Recent Multiple Murders in Canada and the US / Lloyd Hawkeye Robertson
Violence was viewed as a personal problem in the U.S. while in Canada it was framed as a social problem requiring government regulation.Values Matter / Brian Kinsley
None of us know how we will react if we see a house on fire or someone crying for help after falling into a river.The Poetry Corner: HP236, Ken Williams / Monique Montgomery
Our featured poet this issue is Ken Williams of Prince Edward Island, who celebrates his 86th birthday in May.
