A Sacred Food is a Locus of Religious Intolerance in Brazil

A savory fritter has become a symbol of resistance in Brazil’s fight against religious intolerance and racism. As evangelicals seek to erase Afro-Brazilian traditions, the Axé community stands firm, demanding religious freedom and cultural respect in a nationwide movement for justice and solidarity.

Opinion: Niemöller No More

One Halloween, when I was young enough to still go trick-or-treating with my parents, a pair of boys from my school ran around my block chanting “Nazi! Nazi! Nazi!” while I stood there in my out-of-the-box Darth Vader or Spider-Man costume. When my dad was the age that I was then, he was in an extermination camp.

Pagan Community Notes: Week of January 2, 2025

In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: It’s time for a nap as we celebrate the Sleep Festival. No one knows its origins, but taking naps always sounds like a good idea. The Guardian published a story on the Reformed Druids of America and the history of Druidry in the USA. Witchcraft TV gets investment to continue. Italy’s Christmas Witch is almost here—we hear she and those crafty, astrologically-talented Magi love the Pagans! Happy Befana!