Happy Halloween: Cultural Borrowings and Religious Syncretism
It is, in fact, a positive phenomenon that certain pre-Christian traditions have been assimilated into various celebrations in predominantly Christian societies....
It is, in fact, a positive phenomenon that certain pre-Christian traditions have been assimilated into various celebrations in predominantly Christian societies....
"We didn't actually get rid of our programs and stuff like that, just like renamed them."...
Fox News reported that the plot "had a connection to ISIS."...
"Here, Congress appropriated $6 billion to SNAP in 2024as a contingency reserve through 2026, 'to be used in such amounts and at such times as may become necessary to carry out program operations.'”...
"Are you f*cking kidding me? ...

Arizona State Board of Education Votes to Cut DEI Standards in Compliance With Trump Executive Order
Pass the popcorn!...
Don't do it. ...
Rising prices, joblessness, and energy shortages will result in low-energy twilight and the cataclysmic downfall of Germany's economy....
"Of course, the question is not whether children should be taught social and emotional skills...
Heritage President Kevin Roberts is a disgrace. He has helped Tucker and Fuentes advance their goal of destroying the MAGA movement -- which was a large multi-religious, multi-racial achievement rare for Republicans....
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I realize I will be back tomorrow refuting more bad science. But today, I wish to celebrate this hard-won victory....
“This is the right way to do it, senator? By people not getting paychecks at the TSA? This is extortion!"...
“Those able to flee – the vast majority women, children, and the elderly – face extortion, rape and violence on the perilous journey.”...
You will not be surprised the judge in the case. Not one bit....
"Look at the net approval ratings for Republicans in Congress. It's actually up five points since pre- shutdown. So, what we're seeing here is the Republican brand in Congress has actually improved somewhat ...
President Donald Trump gushed over his meeting with Chinese dictator President Xi Jinping, who promised to crack down on fentanyl, bring in more agricultural products from America, and pause his rare-earth export limits. Trump wrote on Truth Social: I had a truly great meeting with President Xi...
"coalitions like Funders Together to End Homelessness funneled vast sums toward upstream political causes – including the promotion of reparations and anti-policing movements"...