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The Modern Slavery

Slavery has been with us a very long time. Most of the world's institutions arise from its roots. It's fashions may change but until we break its chains…

Apr 14, 2021 •

So This Is Christmas

A very short look at the long and twisty tale of a primal human day of celebration.

Dec 13, 2020 •

Needed: The Real Internet

Today's Internet is a far cry from its original promise. What will it take to restore it to all of the people that use it?

Nov 28, 2020 •

Aliens Already Among Us

Artificial Intelligence has already taken over, but it's not what you think. Just open your eyes and look around.

Nov 24, 2020 •

We need a REAL political party - with snacks and drinks.

The Big Cheese still stinks. What will it take to finally toss it out?

Nov 24, 2020 •

The United States of Fascism

The struggle between Fascists and Antifascists still continues but, echoing recent events, became a real coup attempt in 1934...

Nov 24, 2020 •

When "new and improved" isn't enough

Nov 23, 2020 •

Invoking Thunder and Hoping for Luck

There's more to our universe than we think...

Nov 23, 2020 •

Thunder and Luck

Thunder and Luck

Shit happens. Then we live in the stories we create about it. The root of "authority" is "author." It's all Thunder and Luck.

Thunder and Luck

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