The Wild Hunt (https://wildhunt.org/category/politics)
As the Religious Liberty Commission reviews public comments, The Pagan Solidarity Alliance examines Pagan representation in the federal record and argues that meaningful religious liberty depends on ensuring minority faiths remain visible in government policy and practice.
Weekend Editor Eric O. Scott looks at the groups supporting Grand v. City of University Heights, Ohio, the Supreme Court home worship case TWH covered on Monday, and finds himself skeptical of their intentions.
A White House report targeting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History raises broader questions about religion, historical interpretation, colonialism, and how minority communities are represented within publicly supported cultural institutions.
A herd of wild horses in California are said to have damaged the local ecosystem. A federal plan to remove the horses is being challenged by an Indigenous tribe that claims the government has not consulted them as required by law.
“250 years later, our nation struggles through an emotional morass that hovers like a low-hanging weather system,” writes Clio Ajana. “For those who were alive during 1976 bicentennial, the feel, the mood, and the execution of American’s birthday in 2026 is grim.”
A group of Heathen organizations writes in to reiterate their opposition to Folkish Heathenry and announce their ongoing coalition for inclusive Heathenry.
