Witchcraft

Unfair Criticism of Activism Behind Kony 2012

Saleem H. Ali | Posted 05.14.2012

Saleem H. Ali

While physical service is likely more admirable than distant check-writing, the human resource distribution of the world is asymmetric and we need all kinds of pathways to assist those in need.

Real-Life Witches?

TruTV.com | Posted 03.12.2012

Most people think of witches as make-believe old crones with pointy hats who tempt children into gingerbread houses. But today, witches aren't just...

Witchcraft-Related Violence Rampant Worldwide

Alejandro Rojas | Posted 05.05.2012

Alejandro Rojas

British headlines buzzed last week with the conviction of a London couple for the death of a 15-year-old boy whom they violently abused because they believed him to be a witch. However, as shocking as it may sound, this is not a secluded incident.

Museum Will Show Off 18th Century Flatulence Cure (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.27.2012

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Fun fact: In colonial times, Unicorn Root was used to treat flatulence and to cure other stomach ailments. Unicorn root is used...

How One Man Left His Life To Save "Accursed" Children

Candy Chand | Posted 03.19.2012

Candy Chand

Many of us dream of making a positive difference in the world. But few are willing, especially if that willingness constitutes leaving our homes, friends, relatives, our nation.

Salem Witch Trials Get A Second Look

Posted 01.08.2012

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Religion News Service SALEM, Mass. (RNS) For centuries, scholars have wondered how a farming village in 1692 could have be...

New Cure For Infertility: Witchcraft

TheFrisky.com | David Moye | Posted 11.15.2011

With all of the modern technology available to help couples conceive, some people are going back to the dark ages to treat infertility. Take Briti...

Aiding Children Accused of Witchcraft

Chi Mgbako | Posted 05.25.2011

Chi Mgbako

When I think of Emma, I remember her moonbeam smile and her radiant innocence. But I also think of the thousands of children accused of witchcraft whose futures will not be as bright.

Romanian Witches May Face Prison If Predictions Don't Come True

AP | ALISON MUTLER | Posted 05.25.2011

BUCHAREST, Romania — There's more bad news in the cards for Romania's beleaguered witches. A month after Romanian authorities began taxing them...

Romania Witches Use Spells To Protest New Taxes

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

MOGOSOIA, Romania (AP) -- Solace for world leaders trying to enforce painful austerity measures: At least you're not running Romania. (Scroll down for...

'The Witch Doctor': A Story of Albino Killings and AIDS in East Africa

Robby Bresson | Posted 05.25.2011

Robby Bresson

I trust that people all over the world use their position of privilege in our society and compassion for their fellow human beings to bring about positive change particularly for those afflicted by AIDS.

Witchcraft Declared A Legal Profession In Romania

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania has changed its labor laws to officially recognize witchcraft as a profession, prompting one self-described witch t...

Abracadabra! Shazam!

Frank Dwyer | Posted 05.25.2011

Frank Dwyer

Some witch. She tried to turn Coons into a toad, made him a senator....

Mid Term Election Anxiety & Halloween Politiku

Susanna Speier | Posted 05.25.2011

Susanna Speier

Christine O'Donnell's "I am not a witch" ad inspired me to buy the witch wig that I ended up returning, unopened, the day before Halloween. After the Gawker story, I just wasn't in the mood to make fun of her anymore.

Anti-Gay Bullying is Today's Witch-Hunting

Irene Monroe | Posted 05.25.2011

Irene Monroe

Due to homophobic bullying some of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) children feel like they are looked upon as today's witches.

The Top 20 Craziest Quotes by Tea Party Candidates

Daniel Kurtzman | Posted 05.25.2011

Daniel Kurtzman

Regardless of the outcome of the 2010 elections, the Tea Party has already made history by spawning the craziest crop of political candidates America has ever seen.

Bell, Book and Candle at Colony Theatre in Burbank

Jay Weston | Posted 05.25.2011

Jay Weston

I went to a preview of the revival of the famed John Van Druten romantic comedy Bell, Book and Candle at the luxurious Colony Theatre in downtown Burbank.

Mid-Terminology: Guide to 2010 Election Slang

Beth Armogida | Posted 05.25.2011

Beth Armogida

Man Up! - 1. Expression used bizarrely and illogically by female Republican candidates about male Democratic candidates. 2. Alarm sounded by the homophobic Carl Paladino when there are men in Speedos nearby.

Defying Gravitas -- Season of the Witch

Martin Maidenberg | Posted 05.25.2011

Martin Maidenberg

These ghastly candidates all profess their love for this country at all costs, maligning their way through elections, campaigning on ego, aggression and "sameness," ("I AM YOU"), rather than on ability.

Witches, Marxism and Mental Anguish -- That's a Spicy Senatorial Search Result!

Michael Fertik | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Fertik

This week's side-by-side comparison of the online reputations of two contending candidates, Christine O'Donnell and Chris Coons, offers its fair share of flag-raising results. Let's dig in to a few of the more interesting scores.

Republicans in Delaware: Are We There Yet?

Sunil Adam | Posted 05.25.2011

Sunil Adam

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Christine O'Donnell Is Batshit Crazy - Two Can Play This Game (VIDEO)

Erin Gibson | Posted 05.25.2011

Erin Gibson

It's real easy to verbally ejaculate into the collective American ear hole. All you need is a green screen, a camera, a fourth grade understanding of ...

Apparently, I'm Christine O'Donnell

Edward Murray | Posted 05.25.2011

Edward Murray

This is America, Christine, and even if you're still mesmerized by the magic powers of your opposable thumb, you still have the right to run for political office. However, you do not have the right to be me.

My Problem With Christine O'Donnell

Matt Kane | Posted 05.25.2011

Matt Kane

Christine O'Donnell has created quite a stir with her first political advertisement. The advertisement is perfect for O'Donnell because it sums up her entire candidacy: it's a joke.

I am Christine O'Donnell

Dean Obeidallah | Posted 05.25.2011

Dean Obeidallah

Despite Christine O'Donnell's denial and the fact there is no credible evidence, I think she is a witch. That is why I'm starting the "witchers" movement inspired by "the birthers." Why should the truth get in the way?