Eric O. Scott
@ericoscott.bsky.social
Raised by Witches. Mostly writes about Paganism. Union thug, technically a doctor, editor at The Wild Hunt: https://wildhunt.org
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Eric O. Scott
@ericoscott.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Hey there, I’m Eric O. Scott. I grew up in a Wiccan coven and have been writing about contemporary Paganism for most of my adult life. I’m the weekend editor at @thewildhunt.bsky.social and my novella, The Lives of the Apostates, was published by Moon Books. I’m also a union organizer in Illinois.
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The reason that we reporters are focused so intensely on the L'affair Nuzzi is that, as Olivia notes, it is a basically apocalyptic scandal in the most literal sense of that term: a dropping of masks. It's acting as confirmation of every hideous story anybody's ever told about political journalists
this was bad before, but these are the most troubling and serious allegations you can make about a journalist. if they’re true, i genuinely can’t think of a worse scandal in the history of political journalism. devastating to our industry, to public trust as a whole, and to everyone in its orbit
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The reason that we reporters are focused so intensely on the L'affair Nuzzi is that, as Olivia notes, it is a basically apocalyptic scandal in the most literal sense of that term: a dropping of masks. It's acting as confirmation of every hideous story anybody's ever told about political journalists
Made my pre-Thanksgiving dinner, consisting of a carver ham, roast carrots, Brussels sprouts, and biscuits. I think it turned out pretty well.
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Made my pre-Thanksgiving dinner, consisting of a carver ham, roast carrots, Brussels sprouts, and biscuits. I think it turned out pretty well.
I am now extremely aware that kids are constantly asking “what’s that?” But then I realized French children must constantly be asking “qu’est ce que c'est?” and that’s just ridiculous.
November 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I am now extremely aware that kids are constantly asking “what’s that?” But then I realized French children must constantly be asking “qu’est ce que c'est?” and that’s just ridiculous.
Robert Stewart, then the venerable editor in chief of @newlettersmagazine.bsky.social, hand wrote “this shows good work” on one of my first rejection letters.
What is the best compliment you ever received? Putting aside whether or not you believed it.
November 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Robert Stewart, then the venerable editor in chief of @newlettersmagazine.bsky.social, hand wrote “this shows good work” on one of my first rejection letters.
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He don't believe this... where is his wife????
In a new doctrinal note, Pope Leo and the Vatican sharply reject polygamy and growing Western polyamory, praising monogamy as an exclusive union between one man and one woman.
Pope Leo and the Vatican reject polygamy in sweeping doctrinal praise of monogamy
In a new doctrinal note, Pope Leo and the Vatican sharply reject polygamy and growing Western polyamory, praising monogamy as an exclusive union between one man and one woman.
www.sltrib.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
He don't believe this... where is his wife????
If you see this post an anime you love
November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
If you see this post an anime you love
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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Since we’re talking about books and money, I’ll also talk specifically to new occult authors, because I watch new people go through this every single season: your first book might change your life, but almost surely not in the way you think.
November 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Since we’re talking about books and money, I’ll also talk specifically to new occult authors, because I watch new people go through this every single season: your first book might change your life, but almost surely not in the way you think.
This also applies to pizza and barbecue.
The only correct pie take is that pies are like dogs—they’re all good, we just have stronger personal attachments to some than others.
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This also applies to pizza and barbecue.
I really love Rush Hours 1 and 2 (3 is a big yikes) but come on, man, Jackie Chan is in his 70s. Let it go.
November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I really love Rush Hours 1 and 2 (3 is a big yikes) but come on, man, Jackie Chan is in his 70s. Let it go.
If you, like me, have a brain so cooked that you're invested in how presidential candidates rank Star Wars films, you should read DECLINE AND FALL over at Heat Death. heat-death.ghost.io/decline-and-...
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
If you, like me, have a brain so cooked that you're invested in how presidential candidates rank Star Wars films, you should read DECLINE AND FALL over at Heat Death. heat-death.ghost.io/decline-and-...
Similar to Phantom Menace, if we were purely grading on vibes, Rogue One would be high on the list, but the editing is terrible and makes for an incoherent movie.
rogue one is bad folks. i have believed this since i saw it in theaters and no subsequent rewatch has changed my mind. basically a chop job until the final sequence, which is good (for star wars)
November 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Similar to Phantom Menace, if we were purely grading on vibes, Rogue One would be high on the list, but the editing is terrible and makes for an incoherent movie.
At lunch I spotted someone with a familiar face, but I couldn’t figure out if I knew her from politics or from when she modeled for Modigliani.
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
At lunch I spotted someone with a familiar face, but I couldn’t figure out if I knew her from politics or from when she modeled for Modigliani.
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this dumb shit is what i mean when i say this is a purely aesthetic “politics.” yeah man, why can’t we have a fusion of cosmopolitan social democracy and revanchist hierarchies of wealth and privilege? tough question.
Matt Stoller: “..Trump & Mamdani defeated establishment in their own way, representing hunger of voters on the right & left who want something different. If those sides cd come together.. that would be a sea change in how we organize our political economy”.
www.thebignewsletter.com/p/monopoly-r...
www.thebignewsletter.com/p/monopoly-r...
Monopoly Round-Up: Why the Establishment Freaked Out Over a Mamdani-Trump Press Conference
Meta wins its antitrust case, there are now two fire truck antitrust claims, the stock market got wobbly, and Larry Summers was exiled from the establishment, at least for now.
www.thebignewsletter.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
this dumb shit is what i mean when i say this is a purely aesthetic “politics.” yeah man, why can’t we have a fusion of cosmopolitan social democracy and revanchist hierarchies of wealth and privilege? tough question.
The Great Khan’s list is not 100% correct, but close enough that all people of good will must ride for him.
haven’t seen ROS or Solo but this seems like a pretty ball-knowing list from Pritzker, particularly if he volunteered the name “Star Wars” rather than “A New Hope”
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Great Khan’s list is not 100% correct, but close enough that all people of good will must ride for him.
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fundraiser zoom with pritzker and obama talking pop sci-fi depictions of insurgency and covert operations through a dialectic about andor and DS9 — 2028 costs paid off in hours
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
fundraiser zoom with pritzker and obama talking pop sci-fi depictions of insurgency and covert operations through a dialectic about andor and DS9 — 2028 costs paid off in hours
We are watching Follow That Bird, the Sesame Street movie from 1985, and it just has to be said: Maria was an absolute fox.
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
We are watching Follow That Bird, the Sesame Street movie from 1985, and it just has to be said: Maria was an absolute fox.
Þæt wæs god cyning, Carl Brun
I'll look down and whisper no, Charlie Brown
Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn, Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Þæt wæs god cyning, Carl Brun
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why am i always so tired
November 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
why am i always so tired
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Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Feste, Twelfth Night. I still know all the songs from playing this one as a teenager.
Trip no further, pretty sweeting,
Journeys end in lovers’ meeting—
Every wise man’s son doth know.
Journeys end in lovers’ meeting—
Every wise man’s son doth know.
November 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Feste, Twelfth Night. I still know all the songs from playing this one as a teenager.
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A reminder: we are very interested in having *school teachers* apply for the Classical Summer School, in addition to graduate students. Please pass this along to any teachers you may know!
Please spread the word: the 2026 application cycle for the Classical Summer School of the American Academy in Rome is now live! (Yours truly as Director for my final year). www.aarome.org/apply/2026-c...
Classical Summer School
This five-week program is designed to provide participants with a well-founded understanding of the growth and development of the city of Rome through a careful study of material remains and literary ...
www.aarome.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A reminder: we are very interested in having *school teachers* apply for the Classical Summer School, in addition to graduate students. Please pass this along to any teachers you may know!
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The Temple's Yule celebrations are featured in the new issue of 603 Diversity magazine in New Hampshire on seasonal celebrations throughout the state, complete with photos and commentary from founder Christopher Penczak.
603 Diversity Issue 17
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November 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The Temple's Yule celebrations are featured in the new issue of 603 Diversity magazine in New Hampshire on seasonal celebrations throughout the state, complete with photos and commentary from founder Christopher Penczak.
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