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There are some exciting things happening around the US, and around the world. Here are a few highlights: Staten Island pub "Mac's Public House" has declared itself an autonomous zone and is continuing to operate, in defiance of orders from...

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Celebrate Your Dystopian Christmas with Urban Yogini: The Christmas Episode!

Can Urban Yogini defeat the forces of fear and division? Find out in the Christmas installment in the Adventures of Urban Yogini: A superhero who can't use violence. Order from me directly (BretigneATgmailDOTcom), this week only, and you can get...

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Dystopian Christmas Deals on "Annabel" and "Urban Yogini" - this Week Only!

This week ONLY, I'll be offering signed copies of Annabel Pickering and the Sky Pirates, and Urban Yogini: A Superhero Who Can't Use Violence, at special discounted prices. Because... you know... Christmas and everything. To get the special price, you...

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This Video Gets to the Heart of Where We Are - Lockdown: The Dark Side of History

I urge everyone to share this, even with those who you don't think will listen. Especially with those ones. From the Very Opinionated Kate Wand:

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WTMWD #49: Ayurvedic Medicine and Covid-19, with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya

I speak with scientist, international public health specialist, MD and Ayurvedic practitioner and teacher, Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya, about the nature of Ayurvedic medicine, barriers to alternative medicine in the US, and using Ayurveda with Covid-19. Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya's website is...

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The Scouring of the Shire - in Buffalo, NY

This is one of the most beautiful things I've seen in a long time. According to the post description on YouTube, these are the gym owners. They start off by appealing to the humanity of the sheriff and health department...

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You Can Still Protest Tyranny in Sacramento

Image: Public domain I've written before about those who have been standing up against the state of California's outrageous power grabs in the area of medical freedom, since long before anyone ever heard of Covid-19. If you're familiar with my...

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WTMWD #48: What is "Non-Violent Communication" and what does it have to do with liberty? With Gretchen Wahlstedt

I speak with my sister, Gretchen Wahlstedt, about her experiences with Non-Violent Communication, what that actually means, and the role it can play in the fight for liberty. We also talk about the current state of civil (or not-so-civil) discourse,...

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WTMWD #47: Why Japan is Different, ALSO: Next Week's Truly Indie Film Fest that You Won't Want to Miss

I talk with radio DJ and director of the Japan Indies Film Festival. We try to pin down what it is that makes Japan so awesome, touch on the role of immigration restrictions on culture, and even mention masks. We...

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Why Japan is Different, ALSO: Next Week's Truly Indie Film Fest that You Won't Want to Miss

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