Pagan Community Notes: Week of July 24, 2025
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Rev. Selena Fox to be honored by the Aquarian Tabernacle Church at Hekate’s Sickle Festival; a new musical, Coven, is announced in London; Practical…
Daniel Kruger’s remarks in Hansard
Conservative MP Daniel Kruger sparked backlash after labeling Paganism and modern progressive ideals as a dangerous “religion” threatening Christianity, prompting confusion and critique from UK Pagans over his odd remarks.…
Book Review: In the Shadow of the Fall
In the Shadow of the Fall is a vivid, emotionally resonant fantasy rooted in Yoruba cosmology—an engaging coming-of-age tale that honors Orisha traditions while inviting readers of all backgrounds into…
From Cerveteri to San Giuliano: Fevers, Enigmas, and Etruscan Archaeology
The Etruscans left no Rosetta Stone—only carved tombs, cryptic inscriptions, and thunderous whispers from beneath the soil. New research is shedding light on their ancient voices, including a newly announced…
Sugar and Spite: How I Hexed the President (with Cookies)
Most of the Kitchen Witches I know want to help people. They want to nourish, support, and heal with the powers of food and drink. Not me, though. I’m more…
Opinion: Addressing the Offended
“Things are much worse now than they were even just last month,” writes Storm Faerywolf in a fiery response to his critics. “But to the ‘conservative’ Pagan, this is just…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of July 17, 2025
Mystic South sets a new attendance record; the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida takes legal action to stop the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center; Indigenous leader Betty Osceola calls for prayers—which…
Indigenous Environmental Leadership Gains Recognition Despite Ongoing Struggles
Indigenous communities are gaining recognition for their vital role in environmental stewardship, yet still face systemic barriers. Recent international developments highlight both progress and persistent challenges in securing land rights,…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Expands School Choice While Critics Warn of Risks to Minority Religious Schools and Public Education
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” establishes the first federal school choice program, offering tax credits for private education. Critics warn it favors red states, lacks religious protections, and could deepen…
UNESCO Adds 26 New Sites to World Heritage List
UNESCO added 26 new World Heritage sites in 2025, including ancient tombs in Sardinia, the Carnac megaliths, and sacred Indigenous landscapes. The newly added sites highlight humanity’s enduring connection to…