In a world hurtling towards chaos and teetering on the brink of collapse, we’re left reviewing the rituals and customs ingrained in our societies to find what brings us into the future and what’s holding us back. One practice holding us back is our devotion to dressing up for the divine and the fairytale “hereafter.” Our culture is composed of …
Tea Time With Rev. George Freeman of the Universal Life Church
I recently sat down for an interview with Andrew Davey at Haymarket Weddings. Read the full interview below or on their website: Rev. George Freeman may be the spiritual leader of the most influential church that you may not know that you know about. For some 45 years, Rev. Freeman has led the Universal Life Church Monastery through an era …
Reckless Trumpism in the Middle East Powder Keg
Trump’s Gaza “Game Plan” Shakes the Western World TEL AVIV, Israel – In what might be one of his most dangerous and delusional ideas yet, former President Donald Trump has thrown out two outrageous proposals for Gaza, leaving world leaders scrambling to respond. Buckle up: Everyone Freaks Out Trump, in typical fashion, didn’t bother with details. But the reaction was …
Idaho Wants to Ban Gay Marriage
Friends, we are in difficult times. In my dreams I remember the dream of Don Quixote, and I think each of us needs to grab the strength and the message of the impossible dream. The Impossible Dream by Josh Grobin To dream the impossible dream To fight the unbeatable foe To bear with unbearable sorrow And to run where the …
The Oligarchy Is Here
Welcome to the “New” United States! You know, the land of the “free”—as long as you’re not dark-skinned or born to non-citizen parents. Oh, and get this: Mississippi’s new vibe? Bounty hunters for immigrants. Yeah, you read that right. Progress? More like regress. Meanwhile, mega-corporations are swimming in cash while the rest of us are out here trying to make …
More Babies, More Problems!
It is estimated to cost approximately $300,000 or more to raise a child born in 2023 to the age 18. I propose that we offer every young sexually active adolescent an incentive to not have children byhaving a free permanent sterilization, with an incentive of $4000 flat, 20% deduction in their college tuition, coupled witha tax exemption between the ages …
Reclaiming the American Core; Healthcare as a Basic Human Right
When the government allows those with wealth to wield their money as a weapon—controlling the economy, influencing laws, and dictating policies—it abandons the foundational principles of the Constitution. This includes denying healthcare as a basic human right (a standard embraced by most Western nations) and funneling federal funds into religious schools that preach the superiority of their God over others’. …
Seattle’s Saucy History: From Mother Damnable to Modern Debates
A Look at the History of Prostitution in Seattle Seattle’s relationship with prostitution is a tale as old as time—or at least as old as the city itself. It’s a story of scandal, resilience, and plenty of eyebrow-raising antics. From its gold-rush glory days to modern debates about decriminalization, Seattle’s red-light history is a mix of grit, glam, and moral …