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Natural Society : 800 Scientists Demand Global GMO “Experiment” End

Fri, 31 May 2013 17:24:15 +0000

and China. They've also put GM rice on the burn list.

The Wild Hunt : Paganism, Solidarity, and the Way Forward

Sat, 28 May 2011 21:50:03 +0000

I've never understood why anyone would associate the word Pagan with only Wicca. It's always seemed to me to be an expansive enough term; large enough to also include any Polytheists, Recons, Animist, or Heathen communities out there. For the life of me, I don't see how a label one uses for the purpose of simplification, could be equated with a dogmatic straight-jacket. It troubles me that the divisions we are seeing, might weaken our efforts towards gaining the basic civil and human rights which members of "the big three" are so used to expecting, for themselves. I would love to see the day when we can experience a National Conference of Pagans, Polytheists, Syncretic Religions, and Indigenous faiths. But without greater unity, I wonder if it can be achieved.

The Wild Hunt : The Mask of Understanding and Concern

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:32:30 +0000

Wonder how quick she'd jump ship, if offered a more lucrative deal from Pagan publishers? Sorry, just the pessimist coming out in me, but we've seen it from certain authors before; courting the highest bidder.

The Wild Hunt : Quick Note: Maetreum of Cybele Makes the New York Times

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:56:02 +0000

My email was just sent and I wish the very best for you and your Community. "Success, to all Her daughters"!

The Wild Hunt : Happy Imbolc

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 19:13:05 +0000

Blessings of La Fheile Bhride; Beannachtaí to all! (and oh yeah- that "Lake of Beer" sounds reeeal good!)

The Wild Hunt : Let's Hear it for Animism!

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:06:59 +0000

Being a "hard polytheist" myself, it's very encouraging to see animism given something of it's fair share. Rarely do we come across even a vague defense of that point-of-view and spiritual system. Keeping ourselves and society in right balance with Nature seems the only reasonable approach to life's ills (to me); at least there are more writers willing to explore those venues. Refreshing!

KOMO - Seattle, WA : 17 pets found starved to death in Wash. horror house | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 01:49:10 +0000

There is absolutely no excuse for this kind of criminal stupidity. I'm revolted by these heartless monsters and I'm so glad that I have the group "Save a Cat" on facebook to go to and get my mind off these jerks. There are good-hearted, caring people out there who do wonderful animal rescues every day; if only these asses had TOLD someone! I don't know if this link will work, but it's worth a shot if people find these precious cats good, stable homes. http://www.facebook.com/SaveACat

The Wild Hunt : Interview with Alex Mar, Director of "American Mystic"

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:37:49 +0000

I'm really looking forward to seeing this one; thanks for the heads-up, Jason!

The Wild Hunt : There's No Sacred Land in Arizona

Sat, 8 Jan 2011 00:23:43 +0000

I honestly didn't think it was possible for McCain to screw his image over any worse than he already has, with DADT; but boy, was I wrong!

The Wild Hunt : Quick Notes: Selena Fox on 2011, Witchcraft in Romania, and Gaia

Sun, 2 Jan 2011 22:33:26 +0000

The "soil" of our Mother is sacred; the only "dirt" is within corrupted minds. And that's my sound-bite of the day.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : That\'s Kate Middleton? Critics slam wedding coin | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | K

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:37:14 +0000

Terrible to relegate your historical image to something like this. A beautiful and royally significant couple deserve so much more.

The Wild Hunt : Christianophobia in Europe vs. Religious Crackdowns in Russia

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:18:44 +0000

Not to sound mean or anything, but he needs to go play in traffic...in Baghdad.

The Wild Hunt : The Murky World of Neofolk Politics

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:29:57 +0000

Crap, I'm so glad my kids are into 80's glam-rock and IAMX!

The Wild Hunt : Quick Notes: Ghanaian Witch-Burning, The Power, and Polyamory

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:08:22 +0000

Absolutely right, Brendan. Our own community is filled with wonderful philosophers and writers; I won't hesitate to mention Erynn Rowan Laurie, as one of my favorites. "We don' need no stinking "Secret"!

The Wild Hunt : The Troubling Rise of David Barton

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:56:44 +0000

Very weird folks we're dealing with here. I can feel my colonial Ancestors rolling over in their graves and in their names, I say, "fie upon all thee, revisionist traitors!"

The Wild Hunt : PNC-Minnesota: Rape Survivor Devastated by TSA Enhanced Pat Down

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:57:40 +0000

Am I the only one that feels like a tornado just went through? Ohmm...

The Wild Hunt : PNC-Minnesota: Rape Survivor Devastated by TSA Enhanced Pat Down

Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:49:43 +0000

At every screening point at all major airport hubs in the US, there is a lovely button which all TSA agents can quietly press for whatever reason, in order to alert DPS officers to any potential or perceived situation. Within seconds, TSA has immediate access to DPS (Dept. of Public Safety) who have the power of arrest and detainment. Like Apple said above, that is power. And power, as we all should know, carries the potential for abuse. None of us are so god-like and holy that they cannot be corrupted or even look the other way, when encountering abuse of power. Even your imaginary, perfect TSA.

The Wild Hunt : PNC-Minnesota: Rape Survivor Devastated by TSA Enhanced Pat Down

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 23:26:09 +0000

I know what you mean. My blood pressure just couldn't handle the stress anymore, so I now work with live nursery; I'd rather take the elements in my face, than to put people through this ever-increasing scrutiny. Good luck to you both.

The Wild Hunt : PNC-Minnesota: Rape Survivor Devastated by TSA Enhanced Pat Down

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 22:25:01 +0000

Ms. Bucci, as a former supervisor with the TSA, I regret to tell you that your vehement proselytizing is doing them no favor- in the least. Your obstinacy towards those here who have been traumatized shows a distinct lack of concern for the well-being of those travelers who need to reach their destination, with as little humiliation as possible. The rules have simply changed, whether you'll admit it or not.

The Wild Hunt : Patrick McCollum in Court Today

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:10:11 +0000

Sending out energy for you, Patrick and all success! Thank you, Jason for keeping us all up to date on this very important, if not politically crucial issue of religious validity.