A proposed IRS settlement would allow churches to engage in political speech during services without losing tax-exempt status, sparking concern from advocates who warn it undermines church-state separation and invites partisan influence.
Culture
A Nation of Dragons and Dwarfs
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Fáfnir is not born a dragon. He is a man who kills his own father to steal his wealth, then turns into a dragon to embrace the gold he hoards without ever using. He symbolically represents the negation of values belonging to the culture that produced him.
Opinion
Opinion: Put Your Magic Where Your Mouth Is
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I am calling on Witches and magical workers of all stripes to heed the call of an endangered democracy. It is part of the Witch’s heritage to side with the oppressed against the oppressors.
News
“No Kings”: Pagans Join Millions in Nationwide Action
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Pagans joined millions in the nationwide “No Kings” protests, blending political resistance with spiritual purpose. Through ritual, presence, and activism, they affirmed democracy’s promise: power belongs to the people—not to kings.
Arts & Culture
Classics of Pagan Cinema: Rosemary’s Baby
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“Looking at where the word ‘coven’ comes from, we start with ‘convenire,’ a verb meaning to come together,” writes Meg Elison in this searing reappraisal of the 1968 classic. “When a woman comes together with the devil, we get ‘Rosemary’s Baby.'”
News
As Protests Rage, House Republicans Advance Controversial Homeland Security Bill with Sweeping Religious Exemptions
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As protests over immigration enforcement erupt in cities across the U.S., House Republicans push forward a sweeping Homeland Security funding bill that expands deportation powers, slashes oversight, and introduces a controversial religious exemption.