The Wild Hunt (https://wildhunt.org/category/politics/page/7)
As President Donald Trump’s poll numbers drop, political rhetoric is taking a surreal turn. “Spellbinding” claims, warnings of Satanists, and rising fear-based narratives suggest conservative power is being maintained not through policy, but through fear.
Hung Cao’s past warnings about “witchcraft” resurface as he assumes a top Navy role, raising concerns about religious discrimination and minority faith rights amid Pentagon efforts to reshape policy for a diverse force.
Cannabis rescheduling may be imminent, with reports pointing to a possible announcement as soon as tomorrow, a development that could carry wide implications for law, medicine, religious use, and federal regulatory frameworks.
Alabama’s new released-time law expands off-campus religious instruction during school hours as more states adopt similar policies. Critics warn that, while legally neutral, these programs may deepen inequities, favoring majority faiths and sidelining others.
At its final hearing, the Religious Liberty Commission revealed deep divisions over the meaning of religious freedom, with supporters warning of cultural threats and critics arguing the body advances a narrow vision favoring conservative Christian perspectives.