Editor's welcome
Providing sufficient homes and reducing homelessness is a challenge globally and requires political will in the UK, India and Africa.
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David Warden
May 31, 20232 min read
Humanists UK at the Coronation
Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson (image above) was invited to, and attended, the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen...
David Warden
May 31, 20233 min read
David Pollock
All of us at Humanistically Speaking were very sorry to learn of the death of David Pollock (1942-2023). David was a highly respected...
Aaron the Humanist
May 31, 20236 min read
We can build one million homes a year - here's how
By Aaron – Layout and Design Editor In this article, Aaron calls for the building of one million homes a year, and he has an idea about...
Chris Gribble
May 31, 20239 min read
My project to green the house, cut its carbon footprint, and reduce energy & transportation costs
Chris Gribble from Dorset explains how he has been able to cut his carbon footprint over the last 7 years.
Maggie Hall
May 31, 20236 min read
Don't blame the boomers!
Maggie explains why 'boomers' like her shouldn't be blamed by the young unable to get onto the housing ladder.
Penny Morgan
May 31, 20234 min read
The incredible diversity of human shelters
From the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia to Tree Houses of Korowai, humans live in some amazing homes.
John Hubbard
May 31, 20236 min read
The importance of home
Our home’s celebrate who we are and provide a sense of self and of security, they define who we are.
Cathy Silman
May 31, 20237 min read
The Renting Crisis: A personal point of view from a Citizens Advice volunteer
Cathy writes about two case studies which help to illustrate some of the issues around housing in the UK.
Revd Dr Ian Terry
May 31, 20236 min read
Homelessness in Bournemouth and the 'common good shaped church'
Revd Dr Ian Terry reflects on his work with homelessness and the common good building in Bournemouth.
Karl Singarvelan Raha
May 31, 20238 min read
Skyscrapers and slums: India’s urban housing crisis
The inequality India means there is a shocking disparity between rich and poor in cities such as Mumbai.
Anthony Lewis
May 31, 20238 min read
A digital nomad’s life
The pandemic has led to a surge in the number of Digital Nomads - professionals who work remotely from anywhere in the world.
Paul Entwistle
May 31, 202312 min read
The land and housing crisis in the UK and how to fix it
Some solutions to the uk housing crises based on the book Home Truths by the broadcaster and economist Liam Halligan.
Graham Marshall
May 31, 20233 min read
'Humanist religion' created by ChatGPT!
From Dr Graham Marshall Graham is a retired physicist and a member of Dorset Humanists Someone said on BBC Radio 4's Thought For The Day...
David Warden
May 31, 20238 min read
National Conservatism – is it compatible with humanism?
It is possible to be a 'liberal ethical humanist conservative' - a tradition of thought going back to Edmund Burke, David Hume Adam Smith
Lynda Tilley
May 31, 20238 min read
Making a home in a refugee camp
Africa's refugee crisis
News
May 31, 20231 min read
World Humanist Day - what are YOU doing?
Next month's World Humanist Day, June 21st, is often passed by with very little recognition, so Humanistically Speaking is officially...
Alexander Williams
May 30, 20231 min read
Poet's Corner
By Alex Williams One of the concerns humanists have around housing is the way it can be used by wealthier families to game the education...
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