Editorial: The banality of anti-trans bigotry
Weekend editor Eric O. Scott reviews last week’s oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, emphasizing the critical role our community must play as a bulwark against oppression. Continue reading…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of December 5, 2024
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Gruß vom Krampus! Appalachian Pagan Ministries denied entry into city parade, Spring Mysteries announces cast, LokiFest, the Parade of Spirits in Philadelphia, and more…
Oklahoma may be revealing how Trump proposes to combat “anti-Christian bias” to foster religious liberty
Oklahoma’s newly established Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism may be paving the way for President Trump’s Agenda 47 rollout. Continue reading Oklahoma may be revealing how Trump proposes to…
Florida Man murders golfer- Tells court he is a victim of Witchcraft
A Florida man who allegedly murdered a golfer told the court during his arraignment that he was the target of witchcraft. The mention of witchcraft has attracted media attention but…
“Our children deserve better:” Christian leaders object to Krampus
Krampus events experience some backlash and religious leaders that the alpine tradition invoke fear and is “satanic.” Continue reading “Our children deserve better:” Christian leaders object to Krampus at The…
Editorial: “the stare that petrifies injustice”
Last week, Amy McAdams invoked Medusa as a champion for the oppressed during a prayer at the Tulsa Oklahoma City Council meeting. It didn’t take long for the state’s Republican…
“The icon of beauty:” Apollo Belvedere restored and unveiled at Vatican
After multiple restorations and delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the newly restored Apollo Belvedere has been unveiled at the Vatican Museums to much fanfare and praise. Continue reading “The…
Opinion: To Honor the Ancestors
Like a “Sunday Catholic” who is extremely devout on Sunday mornings but lives a decidedly un-Christian life for the rest of the week, we can all too easily make grand…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of November 27, 2024
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, we explore a range of stories, including parks and places being renamed to their original Indigenous names, California removing Indigenous slurs from place names,…
Witch marks at Gainsborough
Centuries-old witch marks, carved symbols for protection against evil, have been discovered at Gainsborough Old Hall. These apotropaic marks, steeped in folklore and mystery, reveal a fascinating glimpse into medieval…