Never Shut Up.
Never Shut Up.

Evan Rachel Wood was abused by Marilyn Manson as a child actor. She co-authored the Phoenix Act, a law that extends the statute of limitations for domestic violence felony charges. Andrew Gold published an interview with Evan Rachel Wood on his podcast Heretics today.

Your Vision. Your Legacy. Your Future.

This month, EFF is celebrating 36 years of its mission. Jocelyn Wicker invites you to join the Lighthouse Society to thank the community of supporters who are including EFF in their legacy plans. A legacy gift will fuel EFF's mission by protecting freedom, advancing justice and driving innovation for communities who need it most.

What went right this week: the good news that matters

El Salvador has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes it as a "remarkable achievement". There's been a 94% decrease in the number of people at risk of the disease globally since 2002. WHO hopes to eliminate it worldwide by 2030.

Marcus Aurelius on the Good Luck of Your Bad Luck: The Stoic Strategy for Weathering Life’s Waves and Turning Suffering into Strength

Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius explains the difference between bad luck and good luck in his Meditations (public library) Marcus wrote the Meditations as notes to himself while learning how to live with more agency, equanimity and joy in a world violently unpredictable at all times.

Commentary: Open palms and open hearts at Light up the Cathedral

It was the first time since the tradition began 11 years ago that the recently retired Very Reverend Penny Bridges did not preside over the interfaith service at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Hundreds filled the Bankers Hill cathedral Wednesday to watch as more than 40 LGBTQ-affirming clergy blessed San Diego Pride week and lit up the century-old cathedral in rainbow colors. The leaders read passages that have been reinterpreted by conservative religious folk to exclude people.

The Wild Iris: Nobel Laureate Louise Glück on the Door at the End of Your Suffering

The Marginalian has remained free and ad-free for two decades thanks to patronage from readers. Every month, I spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars keeping it going. I have no staff, no interns, not even an assistant, so it's a one-woman labor of love.

The World Cup Vibes Have Been Immaculate, but Joy Comes at a Cost

The World Cup has been a great success for the U.S. during its portion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The visitors from all corners of the world fell in love with the American way of life. David Blitzer was surprised that there was no violence during the tournament. MLS commissioner Don Garber said that the visitors left with a different perspective on the U.,S.

‘It’s a spiritual experience’: docuseries goes behind the spectacular chaos of Burning Man

The Man Will Burn, a new documentary about the Burning Man festival, premiered on HBO this month. It chronicles the history of the festival and its relationship with its founder Larry Harvey and his partner Marian Goodell, who is now the festival's CEO. The documentary is told in four parts. It follows the festival as it confronts Covid, a board revolt and the effects of global warming.

THE SHOW NOTES: The Speech, Iran Fight, Kimi K3, Code Pink, Mike Collins, Josh Hawley, & Chaos In Maine

The airline industry is warning that moving to permanent daylight saving time could take years to implement and cost millions of dollars. Mike Collins’ son-in-law is a white nationalist influencer. The husband of Code Pink founder is being investigated under federal foreign agent and tax laws. The U.S. hit Iran for a sixth consecutive night, striking bridges, an airport, and a communications tower in the south.

Never Shut Up.
Never Shut Up.

Evan Rachel Wood was abused by Marilyn Manson as a child actor. She co-authored the Phoenix Act, a law that extends the statute of limitations for domestic violence felony charges. Andrew Gold published an interview with Evan Rachel Wood on his podcast Heretics today.

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Your Vision. Your Legacy. Your Future.
Your Vision. Your Legacy. Your Future.

This month, EFF is celebrating 36 years of its mission. Jocelyn Wicker invites you to join the Lighthouse Society to thank the community of supporters who are including EFF in their legacy plans. A legacy gift will fuel EFF's mission by protecting freedom, advancing justice and driving innovation for communities who need it most.

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What went right this week: the good news that matters
What went right this week: the good news that matters

El Salvador has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes it as a "remarkable achievement". There's been a 94% decrease in the number of people at risk of the disease globally since 2002. WHO hopes to eliminate it worldwide by 2030.

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Marcus Aurelius on the Good Luck of Your Bad Luck: The Stoic Strategy for Weathering Life’s Waves and Turning Suffering into Strength
Marcus Aurelius on the Good Luck of Your Bad Luck: The Stoic Strategy for Weathering Life’s Waves and Turning Suffering into Strength

Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius explains the difference between bad luck and good luck in his Meditations (public library) Marcus wrote the Meditations as notes to himself while learning how to live with more agency, equanimity and joy in a world violently unpredictable at all times.

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Commentary: Open palms and open hearts at Light up the Cathedral
Commentary: Open palms and open hearts at Light up the Cathedral

It was the first time since the tradition began 11 years ago that the recently retired Very Reverend Penny Bridges did not preside over the interfaith service at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Hundreds filled the Bankers Hill cathedral Wednesday to watch as more than 40 LGBTQ-affirming clergy blessed San Diego Pride week and lit up the century-old cathedral in rainbow colors. The leaders read passages that have been reinterpreted by conservative religious folk to exclude people.

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The Wild Iris: Nobel Laureate Louise Glück on the Door at the End of Your Suffering
The Wild Iris: Nobel Laureate Louise Glück on the Door at the End of Your Suffering

The Marginalian has remained free and ad-free for two decades thanks to patronage from readers. Every month, I spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars keeping it going. I have no staff, no interns, not even an assistant, so it's a one-woman labor of love.

The Marginalian
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The World Cup Vibes Have Been Immaculate, but Joy Comes at a Cost
The World Cup Vibes Have Been Immaculate, but Joy Comes at a Cost

The World Cup has been a great success for the U.S. during its portion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The visitors from all corners of the world fell in love with the American way of life. David Blitzer was surprised that there was no violence during the tournament. MLS commissioner Don Garber said that the visitors left with a different perspective on the U.,S.

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‘It’s a spiritual experience’: docuseries goes behind the spectacular chaos of Burning Man
‘It’s a spiritual experience’: docuseries goes behind the spectacular chaos of Burning Man

The Man Will Burn, a new documentary about the Burning Man festival, premiered on HBO this month. It chronicles the history of the festival and its relationship with its founder Larry Harvey and his partner Marian Goodell, who is now the festival's CEO. The documentary is told in four parts. It follows the festival as it confronts Covid, a board revolt and the effects of global warming.

The Guardian
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THE SHOW NOTES: The Speech, Iran Fight, Kimi K3, Code Pink, Mike Collins, Josh Hawley, & Chaos In Maine
THE SHOW NOTES: The Speech, Iran Fight, Kimi K3, Code Pink, Mike Collins, Josh Hawley, & Chaos In Maine

The airline industry is warning that moving to permanent daylight saving time could take years to implement and cost millions of dollars. Mike Collins’ son-in-law is a white nationalist influencer. The husband of Code Pink founder is being investigated under federal foreign agent and tax laws. The U.S. hit Iran for a sixth consecutive night, striking bridges, an airport, and a communications tower in the south.

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