About Us

The LGBT Humanist Council of the American Humanist Association is committed to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families. The Council seeks to improve the lives of LGBT individuals though education, public service and outreach and serve as a resource for members of the American Humanist Association, the greater freethought community, and the public on LGBT issues.

Our Issues

The AHA is currently working in coalition with other LGBT rights organizations in Washington DC to:

• Oppose the federal ban on same-sex marriage
• Support equal benefits for same-sex partners in the state department
• Oppose the Boy Scouts’ discriminatory policies against LGBT and atheist members

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Breaking News

• Marriage equality achieved in Vermont! Gays and lesbians can legally marry beginning September 1, 2009.
• Ultra conservative group Focus on the Family sends letter to Congress opposing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Take action.
• The American Humanist Association endorses the National Equality March, to be held October 10-11 in Washington DC.

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Latest Blog Posts

Humanism and the Gay Community
David Niose

Gay Marriage and the "Bigot" Card
John Corvino

Find an LGBT Humanist Group

The American Humanist Association has over 120 humanist chapters across the country, many interested in creating LGBT councils. Click on the map to find one near you or start your own.

Local Events

The Humanists of Greater Portland in Oregon participated in the city’s Portland Pride Parade on June 19. Visit our Flickr page for pictures of the event!

Want to promote your LGBT event on our website? Let us know!

Contact Us

LGBT Humanist Council
American Humanist Association
1777 T Street NW
Washington, DC 20009-7125
800-837-3792
lgbt@americanhumanist.org