The article explores the concept of wisdom as a feminine deity throughout history, tracing its lineage from the Neolithic era to the Middle Ages. It discusses various incarnations of the wisdom goddess across different cultures, including Neith in pre-dynastic Egypt, Athena in Greece, and Sophia in Judeo-Christian traditions. The shift from wisdom as a goddess to Christ as Logos in the Christian era is highlighted, along with the resurgence of the concept of Sophia in medieval times through the Grail legends, the Knights Templar, and other gnostic movements. The article also touches on the personal seasonal experiences of the author and their connection to the goddess Brigid.

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument that provides clues to early cosmologies, beliefs, rituals, and ways of life. It is considered one of the first attempts by humans to order their view of the world, aligning with natural elements like the sun and moon. The article suggests that understanding Stonehenge can help those of European ancestry uncover and potentially reclaim their religious traditions and cosmologies.

The article is a deeply emotional and subjective tribute to Aaron Bushnell, a US Airforce serviceman who self-immolated in front of the Israeli Embassy in protest of the Palestinian genocide. It draws parallels to other acts of extreme political protest, such as Rachel Corrie's death, and emphasizes the moral and civic duty to remain vigilant and active in supporting Palestinian rights. The narrative is interwoven with reflections on the role of writers, the importance of bearing witness, and the interconnectedness of human suffering. The piece calls for continued activism and awareness until Palestine is free.

Gabriela M. Gutierrez shares a story inspired by a dream about the Cantabrian peoples of Northern Spain, from whom she is descended. The story, sparked by a historical fiction called 'El Ultimo Soldurio', highlights the Cantabrians' veneration of the yew tree and their unique traditions. The Cantabrians, known for valuing freedom, had warriors who carried a poisonous sap from the yew tree into battle to avoid capture by the Romans. Similarly, their female shamans, who were spiritual leaders, would use the sap in a ceremonial death to pass on their power to a descendant.

In Mexico, prisons built and managed by some of the wealthiest and most powerful businessmen, such as Carlos Slim and Olegario Vázquez Raña, are so expensive that each inmate can cost the country more than the president's salary. The privatization initiative, started by former President Felipe Calderón, was intended to reduce corruption and improve prison conditions but has resulted in a lucrative business for a few. The current administration under Andrés Manuel López Obrador has not indicated plans to change this model. The contracts, which are confidential for 12 years under the guise of national security, have been criticized for their lack of transparency and the excessive costs associated with the privatized prisons. These facilities are often underutilized, leading to overcrowding in some cells, and have been found to be more violent than government-operated prisons.

Laura Carrera Lugo, coordinator of the Police Development System (Sidepol) under the National Security Commission, emphasized the need for empathetic police officers who understand community dynamics rather than better-armed officers. Speaking at the Women's Forum in Mexico City, she highlighted the issue of violence in marginalized areas, particularly in Acapulco, Guerrero. Melina Risso, director of Brazil's Suo Peace Institute, echoed the sentiment, stating that security is not solely a police issue and that violence is a systemic problem.