Roy Speckhardt
Roy Speckhardt is the former Executive Director of the American Humanist Association, and currently Chief Development Officer at VoteRiders. This article is written in his personal capacity; opinions expressed are his own.
Posts by Roy Speckhardt
Happiness is Worth the Wait
During the six years my daughter Johanna struggled with and finally succumbed to stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft tissue cancer, I spent countless hours,... Read More
Our Democracy Hinges on the Midterms
Every other year, it seems we are facing the most critical election in U.S. history. Often a case can be made that they have... Read More
Why a Humanist Confirmation?
On a recent trip to Norway, I had the unique opportunity to attend a humanist confirmation ceremony at Oslo’s beautiful City Hall. What ceremony,... Read More
How to Be a Good Blasphemer: A Humanist Guide to Courageous Critique
In an age when governments prioritize right-wing religious sensitivities over that of fundamental human rights, blasphemy remains a valuable way to undermine such anti-democratic... Read More
Book Review: The Real Story of Dinosaurs and Dragons: Science Sets the Fossil Record
BOOK BY PHILIP J SENTER FERAL HOUSE, 2025 The Real Story of Dinosaurs and Dragons is an informative and thought-provoking exploration of the expansive... Read More
Protecting Humanists Around the World: Humanists International General Assembly in Singapore
This year, humanists from around the globe gathered for the Humanists International (HI) General Assembly in Singapore, where I was pleased to represent the... Read More
Achieving a Transformational Democracy
For democracy to achieve its potential, it must be a democracy for everyone. That not only means that a majority of the people have... Read More
