Thursday, June 18, 2026

The spiritualisation of culture

Spirit is the highest, most refined form of matter, and matter is the lowest, or grossest form of spirit.

Why Damar Hamlin didn’t die for our sins

I’ve wondered if that specter of sudden death could become a turning point in the history of what’s arguably America’s most popular and perilous pastime.

‘Emergent’ AI behavior and human destiny

Let me take you into that arcane world and try to envision what the future of warfare might mean for the rest of us.

The ‘jobs for everyone’ fantasy

For the CEOs, soothing talk about a surging economy is a lot easier than actually investing in the country that made them rich.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gets great PR from … Fox News

Conservative media try to discredit a rising Democratic star by advertising her platform.

Maine becomes latest state to ditch Columbus Day for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

There has been a growing movement to change the name of Columbus Day, which has been a federal holiday since 1934.

‘Sacrifice zones’: the new ‘Jim Crow’ that’s sickening and killing people of color

A product of entrenched, historic racism, “sacrifice zones”—designed to site pollution hot spots within communities of color—are a front line in a largely silent, often deadly, and steadily growing health crisis across the United States.
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Bernie Sanders Delivers Passionate Speech on Native American Rights

Bernie Sanders continues his commitment to fighting for Native American's rights by dedicating the majority of his rally speech in Arizona to talking about the serious issues they face in today's society.

Trumping The Times

Fear and servility in midtown Manhattan.

Killing Ragheads for Jesus

It's debated that the movie, “American Sniper,” showcases despicable aspects of U.S. society—our gun culture, blind adoration for the military and innate privileges as Christians. Does the movie cater to a "deep sickness rippling through our society?"