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Information Integrity in the Digital Age
HumanistsMN kicked off the new program year with a presentation by Professor Emily Vraga from the University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism. Dr. Vraga exposed common misleading media tactics and recommended essential online literacy habits. The full presentation is available on the HMN YouTube channel here.
Who We Are
HumanistsMN is a secular community that promotes ethical living, widespread human flourishing, and a healthy planet through its commitment to science, reason, compassion, and creativity.
About Humanism
Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism or other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good.
Featured event
Humanists in Action: No Kings VOTE EARLY rally! — October 17, 2026, 1:30 PMJoin fellow humanists and allies locally and in towns across the country to show that we will Participate in our democracy, not just protest the current regime. Come together to feel the joy of our combined power through music and words - and make a plan to Vote Early, as available for your address! Get your vote in before certain rascals make even more of their obstructive moves. Please do also sign up here to get event updates! This event [...] Other upcoming events
- Secular Grief Support Group ONLINE: October 1, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Online Coffee and Current Events: October 2, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- East Metro Humanist Let's-Try-To-Be-Happy Hour: October 2, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Humanists in Action: Mississippi River Brush Clean-up: October 3, 2026 8:40 am - 12:00 pm
- SMART Recovery Support Group: October 3, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Activism
Our members advocate for policies that reflect humanist values, including those that promote justice and a healthy planet. We protest (as necessary), communicate with political leaders and the public, and directly help people in need.
Community
Community is the core of our work and events. Whether we’re learning together, helping each other, or socializing, HMN members and friends know how to have fun while making a positive contribution to the one world we all live in.
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Preparing for a Challenging Information Environment
By Paul Rupp This year is shaping up to be the next unprecedented year in a string of unprecedented years — which, at this point, seems to be the only precedent we have. We are headed into one of the most important years as a nation, particularly as it relates to the importance of this…
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