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The Secret Life of Your Data
Think your private life is actually private? Think again. Your data has been bought, sold, sliced, diced, and served up to both corporate America and Uncle Sam — all while you were busy Googling...
America Turns Toward Dictatorship
What if the cornerstone of your freedom—your right to not be imprisoned without cause—was quietly dismantled while the media focused on polls and personalities? In Trump’s second term, habeas...
Could States Handle Disaster Response Without FEMA?
What if FEMA didn’t exist? It’s not just a political thought experiment—it’s a question that cuts to the core of how we define responsibility, coordination, and resilience in a time of escalating...
When the Numbers Lie: Surviving the Era of Economic Gaslighting
Ever feel like the economy is collapsing around you, but the headlines swear it’s never been better? You're not crazy. That uneasy feeling—that disconnect between your lived reality and the...
The Authoritarian Threat Hiding in Plain Sight
Donald Trump is once again threatening to fire the Federal Reserve Chair. This time, it's not just campaign bluster—he’s targeting Jerome Powell like a CEO would a disobedient intern. But here’s...
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The Dog as an Ecosystem: A New Path to Canine Wellness
Your dog isn’t just a pet—it’s a living, breathing ecosystem. Herbalist Rita Hogan shows how healing your dog from the inside out, using…
Cognitive Magic: How Magicians Outsmart Your Brain Without You Noticing
Magicians aren’t just performers—they’re cognitive scientists in disguise. Using techniques like psychological misdirection and forcing,…
How History Has Led Us to Fear, Authoritarianism, and the Unraveling of Democracy
In a world where billionaires play gods and CEOs rule with more power than monarchs ever dreamed of, it's easy to forget this wasn’t always…
They Are Just Like You: A Lesson in Humanity from a Retired Israeli General
Raised in a home for at-risk youth, Elyezer Shkedy shares how growing up between two worlds taught him the power of compassion, equality,…
Zen, Shrooms, and Shrinks: One Woman’s Journey
Can Zen, psychedelics, and psychoanalysis work together? Joan K. Peters' explores the powerful intersections between these paths in her…
Stress Isn’t the Enemy: How to Use Stress to Your Advantage
Ever felt like your heart is racing, your thoughts are spinning, and your shoulders are carrying the weight of the world? That, my friend,…
The Easy Way to Discover and Live Your Life Purpose
What if discovering your life purpose was simpler than you think? It begins with knowing what brings true joy and peace.
Your Future is Powered by Your Dreams
What if your dreams were already showing you the future? Theresa Cheung offers daily practices to harness your precognitive potential and…
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Astrological Overview and Horoscope: May 12 to 18, 2025
This week’s Scorpio Full Moon stirs deep emotions and sudden revelations while Mercury’s tense aspects challenge our thoughts and…
Zen, Shrooms, and Shrinks: One Woman’s Journey
Can Zen, psychedelics, and psychoanalysis work together? Joan K. Peters' explores the powerful intersections between these paths in her…
The Easy Way to Discover and Live Your Life Purpose
What if discovering your life purpose was simpler than you think? It begins with knowing what brings true joy and peace.
Your Future is Powered by Your Dreams
What if your dreams were already showing you the future? Theresa Cheung offers daily practices to harness your precognitive potential and…
This Mother’s Day, Let’s Get Real: From Witch Trials to Abortion Bans
It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow, so what better time to talk about betrayal? Not the chocolate-and-roses kind, but the systemic, generational…
Trump’s Tariff Chaos Returns
Donald Trump is back on the trade warpath, and this time, he's not just tweeting threats — he's promising to send out actual letters to…
Donald Trump is back on the trade warpath, and this time, he's not just tweeting threats — he's promising to send out actual letters to America’s trading partners, outlining tariff rates like they’re overdue invoices. As with every round of this economic rollercoaster, American consumers aren’t just along for the ride — they’re the ones footing the bill. So what’s really going on behind this bizarre blend of bluster, paperwork, and price hikes? Let’s break it down.