Material insecurity is the central requirement of Capitalism and, as such, the central conflict in our stories. We need post-capitalist narratives. www.charlesbursell.com

The Log presents Peter Donalds' album "Small Town Christmas." www.charlesbursell.com

Pew Research asked Americans what gave their life meaning, and only 5% said trying to make the world a better place. Seriously? Also: Christmas Eve is way better than Christmas Day. Fight me. www.charlesbursell.com

Plotting with loyalists, threats of martial law, encouraging foreign attacks, ignoring Covid, repugnant pardons, madness, defiance, and no place to go. Invoke the 25th! www.charlesbursell.com

Public health messaging crushed by the colossal power of American advertising. And it's not just a bill – Congress shatters a record. www.charlesbursell.com

"This idea that somehow we're superior to our ancient ancestors? The mythology of money, of profit, the mythology of our humancentric story of this world. We're the ones clinging to myth." – Charles Bursell www.charlesbursell.com

Haaland pick is Biden's best, Bootlicker Bill's obituary, and Spanish Anarchists showed it CAN be done. www.charlesbursell.com

Racial justice protests continue as white folks turn the page. Also: Making Facebook a public utility, AOC on Pelosi and Biden. www.charlesbursell.com

Giannis signs for millions, MacKenzie Scott donates billions, Congress spends trillions, and Steve Schmidt is… a Democrat? Just another day in Capitalist America. www.charlesbursell.com

From cringy Holiday songs to dangerous right-wing politics, let's not accept bad art and dumb opinion over informed, considered discernment. www.charlesbursell.com