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 undisturbed tomb. Meanwhile, I keep getting fevers. It’s probably unrelated.
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Lawsuit seeks to block Christian-centric Social Studies Standards
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A new lawsuit challenges Oklahoma’s Bible-based public school standards, alleging they violate religious freedom, promote Christian nationalism, and include political misinformation—prompting urgent calls to block implementation before the upcoming school year begins.
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Religious Liberty Commission Begins Work amid Concerns over Church–State Separation
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Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission launches with Christian nationalist overtones, drawing criticism for lacking diversity and threatening church–state separation. Critics warn it weaponizes religious freedom to serve a narrow ideological agenda.
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Pagan Community Notes: Week of June 26, 2025
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: We reflect on Canada’s celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day and commemorate the anniversary of Stonewall. Cherry Hill Seminary launches a historic interfaith partnership. Poet Sara Amis shares new work, and Star offers her latest weekly Tarot reading. Plus—just before publication—breaking news from Port St. Lucie, FL: a man in possession of books on “witchcraft” has been charged with eight counts of animal cruelty, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
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Austin WitchFest 2025: Five Years of Magic, Community, and Evolution
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Austin WitchFest marks five years of magical community, diverse teachings, and sacred celebration—bringing Witches, magickal practitioners and seekers together in unity, learning, ritual, and joyful enchantment.
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Pagan Community Notes: Week of June 19, 2025
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: We honor Juneteenth and share Solstice Blessings as the Wheel turns once more. We report on Pakistan’s controversial move to criminalize magical practitioners, highlight a divination conference in Southern California, and bring you Star’s Tarot of the Week. Happy Litha, Happy Midsummer, and Happy Yule—wherever you are in the world, may the season bring light, insight, and joy!