Maine High Court Weighs Religious Freedom Against Child’s Best Interests
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a child’s best interests can guide religious custody disputes, rejecting strict scrutiny and prompting a planned U.S. Supreme Court challenge over parental…
Letters to the Editor: From Salem to Burning Man- Religious Liberty Is Not a License to Violate Boundaries
Religious liberty protects Christians and Pagans alike, but where does religious expression end and intrusion begin? From Salem to Burning Man, Rev. Davron Michaels argues that consent, boundaries, and reciprocity…
Remembering King Harald
Lyonel Perabo on the legacy of Harald V, King of Norway, who passed away on August 28th. Continue reading Remembering King Harald at The Wild Hunt.
Remembering the Music of 1976
“As a nation,” writes Clio Ajana, “the bicentennial was the American attempt to enjoy a blissful harmonic period as emphasized in music with singles and albums that praised our ability…
The Witch as Worker
“Historically, Witchcraft, both the acts and accusations, came down to the villainy of action,” writes Lauren Parker. “It mirrors the persecution of the working class and organizing, and as we’re…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of September 3, 2026
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Witch-obsessed undersecretary nominated for Secretary of the Navy, Osage Nation artifacts returned, Hekate’s Sickle Festival announces an exciting new location, Star’s tarot of the…
Serpents and Sabazios: Rare Find Points to Mystery Cult in Roman Spain
New research from a Roman villa in Spain suggests a rare serpent-decorated vessel may offer early evidence of the mystery cult of Sabazios and reveal how ancient religious traditions traveled…
California Lawmakers Approve New Religious Freedom Protections for Native Tribes
California lawmakers approved legislation expanding protections for Native American religious practices and sacred sites on state lands, while provisions requiring tribal consent for certain state actions have raised concerns over…
Two Tennessee Religious Freedom Disputes Put Minority Faiths in Focus
Two separate religious-freedom disputes in Tennessee—one involving religious practice and eligibility to foster and the other involving Ten Commandments displays in public schools—raise questions about government involvement with religion and…
One Wish, No Refunds: What Obsession Borrows from the Craft It Doesn’t Practice
“Film audiences have spent all summer describing Obsession a story about the dangers of witchcraft,” writes Beatrix Kondo. “Nothing in it, however, has anything to do with sorcery. What Bear…