Freedom Fridays: Lesson 13 – Practice Corporeal Politics
“Power wants your body softening in your chair and your emotions dissipating on the screen.” Join me for Freedom Fridays, Lesson 13, and resist.
News Stories
A Last Minute Post for March 17, Or Consider It an Early Post for Wordless Wednesday
Even if the parades are cancelled, and you must self-isolate, our courage and joy need not be lost. Here’s proof from the lands of my ancestors.
The Emperor Ascends in 2020, Part Two
My examination of 2020 as the Tarot Year of the Emperor continues. Part Two tackles the global implications of his influence, for better or worse.
Freedom Fridays: Chapter 11 – Investigate
When news is an echo of an echo, from an unknown source (which may turn out to be a hostile foreign power), it is no longer news. It is propaganda.
Freedom Fridays: Lesson 10 – Believe In Truth
If nothing is true, no one can criticize those in power; all is spectacle; the biggest wallet pays for the most blinding lights. It’s Freedom Friday.
About Hurricane Florence and the Days Ahead
As the hurricane bears down, I wanted to reassure you, but also thank you for your ongoing prayers and good wishes. Here’s what we know right now.
Freedom Fridays (on Tuesday!) – Lesson Six: Be Wary of Paramilitaries
n this next “Freedom Friday,” we look at Chapter 6, which examines the rise of paramilitary groups. We dare not ignore their grim historic lessons.
Freedom Fridays, Lesson 5: Remember Professional Ethics
In this week’s “Freedom Fridays,” we examine how tyranny may be hampered when the professionals who must attend to its paperwork and programs refuse.
Freedom Fridays, Lesson Four: Take Responsibility for the Face of the World
In today’s Lesson 4, we look at the power of symbols. The symbols of today enable the reality of tomorrow. Do not look away; do not normalize hatred.
Freedom Fridays: Lesson Two – Defend Institutions
In our 2nd lesson from Timothy Snyder’s “On Tyranny,” we look at the necessity of society’s institutions, and how defending them protects our freedom.