This month's Third Thursday brings us Orwell: 2+2=5, a 2025 documentary that feels tailor-made for this moment. Produced, written, and directed by Raoul Peck, the film follows the career of George Orwell — particularly the lessons of Nineteen Eighty-Four — tracing how his political observations continue to resonate in the face of contemporary authoritarianism. Damian ... Read more
We will be discussing our current book, "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. We're still early in the book, so it would be easy to catch up, if you're new. Our current target for reading this week is to complete through Ch 4 "Invent." Abundance, a 2025 political and economic nonfiction book by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, argues ... Read more
*** CANCELLED FOR Weather*** Mark your calendar for the next Picnic, Sat, July 11. This month our picnic is on *Sunday*. Come visit with your local HUMANIST and REASON friends for a day of great conversation, community, and fresh air! Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon of conversation and camaraderie with like-minded ... Read more
If you're hungry for relaxed conversation with progressive, free-thinking humanists, this is the event for you! As usual, we'll be in the private room at Zios Pizza, 12997 W Center Rd, in Omaha on June 12. *Due to a scheduling conflicts with the party room, First Friday will be June 12th. We apologize for any ... Read more
Third Thursday — June 18th, 6:30 to 8:30 PM Film Screening: Three Identical Strangers In 1980, three 19-year-olds randomly discover they are identical triplets separated at birth. Their joyful reunion quickly becomes something far more troubling — a window into a secret scientific study that used them, without consent, as subjects in a nature vs. ... Read more
If you're hungry for relaxed conversation with progressive, free-thinking humanists, this is the event for you! As usual, we'll be in the private room at Zios Pizza, 12997 W Center Rd, in Omaha on July 3rd. Come and join in the good food, great stories, and laughter as we discuss world affairs, interesting movies we're ... Read more
This week, we will be meeting at the home of one of our members. If you are not known to the host of the Book Club, please look past this meeting, and consider joining us at our next meeting at a public venue (usually HyVee Papillion Community Room). Our current book is “A History ... Read more
This month our picnic is on *Saturday*. Come visit with your local HUMANIST and REASON friends for a day of great conversation, community, and fresh air! Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon of conversation and camaraderie with like-minded individuals in a relaxed outdoor setting. While good company is guaranteed, the weather is ... Read more
We will be discussing our current book, "A History of the World in 12 Shipwrecks" by David Gibbins. We're about halfway through, however each chapter stands alone, focusing on a specific point in time and a specific shipwreck. Our current target for reading this week is to complete through Ch 7 : "Viking Seafaring." ... Read more
This week, we will be meeting at the Hy-Vee Papillion Community Room. Our current book is “A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks" by David Gibbins. Are you looking to engage in thoughtful (and/or fun) discussions and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Omaha Metro Area Humanist Association’s Weekly Book Club! We gather ... Read more
This week, we will be meeting at the Hy-Vee Papillion Community Room. Our current book is “A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks” by David Gibbins. Are you looking to engage in thoughtful (and/or fun) discussions and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Omaha Metro Area Humanist Association’s Weekly Book Club! We gather every ... Read more
This week, we will be meeting at the Hy-Vee Papillion Community Room. Our current book is “A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks” by David Gibbins. The reading target for this meeting is Ch 9. Are you looking to engage in thoughtful (and/or fun) discussions and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Omaha Metro ... Read more
