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BACK ISSUES
BSN 1-26, which originally appeared as the underground press of Jacksonville FL, might be called the first series. 1-25 were in tabloid/newsprint format, as was common in the underground/alternative press of the ‘60s and ‘70s. These have been reduced to newsletter size so that they could be conveniently photocopied. Since number of pages varies, cost per issue is based on the current rate of 10¢/page. No. 26 was a unique newsprint magazine issue, and it has not been reduced.
No. 1 – PAUL McCARTNEY DEAD! - The notorious “Is Paul dead?” hoax, hippies hassled by cops, reviews of Easy Rider and Alice’s Restaurant, a Vietnam Moratorium Day sermon, poetry, etc. 12 pages (slightly oversize) $1.20/copy. [November 29, 1969]
No. 26 - RUMORS OF WAR - Historic 1980 issue. Anthology of 12 leading peacemakers’ and BSN’s responses to the crisis when Iran held U.S. hostages, Soviet troops moved into Afghanistan, and there was talk of renewing the draft. Triple-size issue (24 pages, no ads) for the price of 2. $2/copy. [May 1980]
No. 27 - MORE LOST THAN WON - More than 18 negative effects of the Gulf War are detailed; plus related features. $1/copy. [August 1991]
No. 28 - SAVING THE PLANET - Devoted entirely to a “state of the earth” address by Dr. Helen Caldicott, noted pediatrician, peace activist, and environmentalist. In straightforward language she covers a spectrum of issues including overpopulation, pollution, deforestation, the greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, wasteful lifestyles, military spending, and media control. $1/copy. [April 1992]
No. 29-30 - THE GREAT SATAN HOAX - Special double issue of BSN features reprints of 4 major articles from the alternative press showing how the police and major media were taken in by the “satanic panic” which peaked around the turn of the ‘90s, and much more. 20 pages. $2/copy. [February 1993]
No. 31 - ANATOMY OF A TRAGEDY - Explores the consciousness that led to the Branch Davidian nightmare and found universal lessons related to fear and a belief in violence, weapons, and military solutions on the part of both the cult and government agents. Written shortly after the event, it has withstood the test of time. $1/copy. [May-June 1993]
No. 32 - GOOD NEWS - Its contents include review of a unique interpretation of Revelation by Barbara Marx Hubbard, Christianity vis-à-vis the New Age, and an explanation of channeling by Molli Nickell. $1/copy. [Spring 1994]
No. 33 - ELVIS & CELEBRITY CONSCIOUSNESS - Weaves together themes on Elvis, Princess Di, and the cult (or culture) of celebrity to form a comprehensive fabric of thoughts and opinions. 10 pages. $1/copy. [October 1997]
No. 34-35 - GREAT SEAL OF THE U.S. & A PARABLE OF FREEDOM - Special double issue features hidden meaning of U.S. Great Seal, a parable of freedom, book reviews, spiritual columns, networking ads, and more. 20 pages. $2/copy. [March 1998]
No. 36-37 - LIGHTWORKERS & PEACEMAKERS - A physicist on the metaphysics of peace, The Age of Violence, school killings, Kosovo, book reviews, spiritual columns, fiction, commentary, networking ads. 20 pages. $2/copy. [Summer 1999]
No. 38 - Y1K (OR YEAR M) - Anticipations in the year 1000; a long personal letter wherein the editor reveals himself; BSN’s 30th anniversary; “Incarnated Angels and E.T.s” by Doreen Virtue; book reviews on the new spirituality, encounters with alien intelligence, Conversations with God, and The Post-Corporate World; networking ads, and more. 10 pages. $1/copy. [Spring 2000]
No. 39-40 - RELIGION AND POLITICS - “Coming out of the Spiritual Closet” by Doreen Virtue; the “Battle of Seattle” and the nonviolent revolution against globalization and corporate tyranny; exposing the anti-gay agenda; review of 3 transformational novels by Dana Redfield; the radical Christianity of Eberhard Arnold & the Bruderhof; “The Trial of Depleted Uranium” by Philip Berrigan; a humorous election year story; audio reviews; poetry; networking ads, and more. 20 pages. $2/copy. [Summer 2000]
No. 41-42 - GOOD NEWS - BAD NEWS (signs of hope as the empire crumbles) - Contents include: Global Renaissance Alliance (leading edge thinkers come together to spiritualize politics); Free Yourself from Fear; Decade of Peace & Non-Violence for World's Children; prophetic reflection on year 2000 election; profiles of peacemakers Peace Pilgrim & Ammon Hennacy; biotech food; questioning Hiroshima (by Howard Zinn); Civic Responsibility in the New Millennium by William Sloane Coffin; 2 new fables; the Butterfly Effect explained; reality TV; Book reviews, networking ads, and more. 20 pages. $2/copy. [January 2001]
No. 43-44 - UNCOMMON SENSE - Wrapper and insert sheet with introductory essay, a review of author Dana Redfields’ “The ET-Human Connection”, networking ads, and more. This special pamphlet issue includes THE CHALLENGE: BUILDING A NEW SOCIETY (Some perspectives on resisting the global corporate state and establishing a unified movement for social and environmental justice) by Ron Ginther which became the first in the Free People Press Pamphlet Series. 4 pages + 32-page pamphlet. $2/copy. [Summer 2001]
No. 45-46 - 9/11 - DIES IRAE (DAY OF WRATH) - Why it happened, America's karma, God’s justice, channeled appropriate responses, crop circles, star kids (a.k.a. Indigo Children), komix, networking ads, poetry, and more. 20 pages. $2/copy. [January 2002]
No. 47-48 – REVOLUTION OF HOPE – Thoughts on the Iraq crisis and the Israel/Palestine conflict, Sun Bear on Power, The Myth of Redemptive Violence, Neale Donald Walsch on religious fanaticism, A Christ-like Muslim, “The Peace Stone” (a true story), Irv Thomas on Coping With Illusions, a pastor’s letter to President Bush, editorials, networking ads, humor, and more. 22 pages. $2/copy. [February 2003]
No. 49-50 – A PROPHETIC VIEW – Looking past Gulf War II: a readers’ digest of views by noted visionaries: Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Arundhati Roy, Doreen Virtue, Wayne Dyer, Caroline Myss, Paul Rogat Loeb, and William Rivers Pitt. Also, editorial, poetry, artwork, networking ads, and more. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Fall 2003]
No. 51-52 – APOCALYPSE NOW - Revelation of abuses of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. forces heralds end of U.S. empire. Essays by Anthony Sacramone, Anthony Lewis, Omid Safi, William Rivers Pitt, Wayne Madsen, and Jeff Dietrich. Also, editorial overview, BSN on reality, hope for the future, book reviews, poetry, graphics, and networking ads. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q2 2004]
No. 53-54 – POLITICS MATTERS - A Spiritual View - Why spiritual people should be politically aware & involved. Also, articles on re-emergence of the sacred feminine, finding your spiritual path, Judy Collins’ spiritual recovery, Hank Williams, earth changes, the power of Gaia, the “Christian” Left Behind books, and the damaged mind of George W. Bush. Plus short subjects, poetry, cartoons, and networking ads. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Summer/Fall 2004]
No. 55-56 – REALITY CHECK - A New Age view of the current situation - Articles on the 2004 election and how one might respond by BSN, John Judge, David Corn, and Robert Jensen. Spiritual articles by Michael Ventura, Alan Cohen, Joan Thomas, and Swami Beyondananda. Also, a story of Sir Gawain, poetry, short subjects, and networking ads. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Fall/Winter 2004]
No. 57-58 – LIBERATING JESUS - A collection of articles centered around the theme of reclaiming an authentic Jesus from the counterfeit of him presented by the fundamentalists and religious right. Also, ways of thinking about the tsunami and other natural disasters. Authors include Suzanne Taylor, Patricia Diane Cota-Robles, Shelley Ackerman, Kirby Page, Dr. Teresa Whitehurst, John F. Borowski, E.L. Doctorow, and Sister Helen Prejean. Plus poetry, book review, grafix, and networking ads. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q1 2005]
No. 59-60 – TO HEAL THE WORLD - Spiritual issue features original articles on how myth and Ageless Wisdom can illuminate a path toward personal and global healing. Includes Arthurian legend, archetype, Tarot, Kabbalah, and art. Also, articles by David Podvin, Joan Thomas, Robert Brezsny, & Ira Chernus + poetry, movie review, and prophetic comment on Pope Benedict XVI. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q2 2005]
No. 61-62 – WHAT THE BLEEP? - Potpourri issue with articles on quantum physics, agriculture, madness of left and right, community ownership, culture wars, mass media, our electoral system, etc. Articles by Steve Jobs, Kelpie Wilson, Susan Lang, Dan Joseph, Sister Joan Chittister, David Sirota, Molly Ivins, David Batstone, Sean Gonsalves, Thomas E. Mann, and Rob Breszny. Also, short story, poetry, book reviews, short subjects, and cartoons. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q3 2005]
No. 63-64 – LIGHTWORKERS IN A DARK AGE - The Myth of Prometheus the Lightbearer. Timely articles on current issues and consciousness by Bo Lozoff, Sister Joan Chittister, Jean-Claude Koven, Karen Armstrong, Starhawk, Rob Brezsny, Swami Beyondananda, Ray McGovern, and Molly Ivins. Also, lyrics by James McMurtry, poetry, book review, short subjects, and grafix. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q4 2005]
No. 65-66 – WHERE ARE WE HEADED? – Facing the unknown, a new age of peace, the end of plenty, the secret message of Jesus, earth/climate changes, etc. Authors include Deepak Chopra, Meredith Jordan, Bill McKibben, Brian D. McLaren, David Podvin, Kelpie Wilson, James Lovelock, Michael McCarthy, Katha Pollitt, Joan Thomas, Joe McAfee, Eric D. Lehmann, and Rob Brezsny. Also, komix, poetry, book reviews, networking ads, and more. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q1 2006]
No. 67-68 – THE DARK GODDESS - Features the awesome return of the sacred feminine, and prophecies for the coming years to 2012. Includes Mayan and Hopi sources plus channeling from the Pleidian Light, Archangel Michael, and Kryon. Also, poetry, columns by Joan Thomas & Swami Beyondananda, cartoons, etc. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q2 2006]
No. 69-70 – THE NEW AGE - Articles defining the New Age and its movement. We begin a series of articles by Carla Rueckert-McCarty starting with the red chakra. Also, lightworking, the Da Vinci Code, the Dark Night of the Soul, etc. Authors include Rob Brezsny, Rev. Angela Peregoff, Jean-Claude Koven, Catherine Austin Fitts, Dan Joseph, and Gerald G. May. Also, book reviews, and poetry. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q3 2006]
No. 71-72 – THE MAYAN CALENDAR PROPHECY (2011 or 2012?) - Three definitive articles by Carl Johan Calleman make a strong case for 2011 while asserting the importance of tuning in to the new consciousness. This is reinforced by review of book on The Return of Quetzalcoatl. Carla L. Rueckert-McCarty’s series continues with the orange chakra. Other articles deal with spiritual and physical survival in critical times, the way to peace in the Middle East, indigo children, & forgiveness. Authors include Michael, Ran Prieur, Lee Carroll (Kryon channel), Uri Avnery. Also, review of sequel to Disappearance of the Universe, poetry, cartoons, etc. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q4 2006]
No. 73-74 – LIVING IN SPIRIT - Includes articles on Israel & Islam, Mission for a New Year, First Wave Indigos, being an angelic troublemaker, indigo children, and Abraham Joshua Heschel. Carla L. Rueckert-McCarty’s series continues with the yellow chakra. Also, short subjects, poetry, book review, and graphics. Authors include Carl Johan Calleman, Daniel Pinchbeck, Angela Peregoff, Laura Lee Mistycah, Robert Rabbin, Carla L. Rueckert-McCarty, Sean Gonsalves, Frank DeMarco, Dale Matthies, and Rob Brezsny. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q1 2007]
No. 75-76 – THE NEW KIDS ARE HERE - Major article by Mary Rodwell on Indigo Children. Also, the advantages of a “primitive lifestyle”, Pacal Votan the ancient Mayan saint, the connection between the Middle East and Atlantis, 100 quotes from “The Secret,” Swami Beyondananda’s State of the Universe Address, and lightworking and multidimensionality. Carla L. Rueckert-McCarty's series continues with the green chakra. Authors include Regina Gregory, Hunbatz Men, Joan Thomas, Aluna Joy Yaxk’in, Carla L. Rueckert-McCarty, Bob Proctor, and Angela Peregoff. Also, poetry page. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q2 2007]
No. 77-78 – RECLAIMING AMERICA - Major articles by Chalmers Johnson, David Ray Griffin, and Steve Bhaerman describe the nation’s collapse as a constitutional republic and suggest actions for taking it back from those who have been leading us toward imperial disaster. Carla Rueckert-McCarty's series continues with the blue ray chakra. Homages to the late Dana Redfield: samples of her alphabet book, a short story, and “A woman of words and letters” the first is a short series by Carla Rueckert-McCarty. Also, Machaelle Wright on how individuals can save the world, Joan Thomas on “The Secret”, poetry, etc. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q3 2007]
No. 79-80 – THE FIFTH NIGHT - According to Carl Johan Calleman’s calculations, the 360-day period from Nov. 19, 2007 to Nov. 13, 2008 should be a “dark night of the soul” for the planet. Carla Rueckert-McCarty’s series continues with the indigo chakra. Other features include “The Fall of the American Empire” by Rev. Dr. Alan Bentz-Letts; “The Tower Of Babble” by Steve Bhaerman; “The Golden Scroll”, a spiritual parable by Dana Redfield; “A New Order ofthe Ages” by Marianne Williamson; “Renaming God, Remaking the World” by Arthur Waskow, “Who Would Jesus Assassinate?” by Ron Jacobs; and “Is The USA a Christian Nation?” by Elihu Edelson. Also, a short series on Dana Redfield continues with “The House of Life” by Carla Rueckert-McCarty, short subjects, poetry & poetry review, artwork, cartoons, networking ads, etc. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q4 2007]
No. 81-82 – A WONDROUS NEW VISION - Largely spiritual issue. Lead & closing articles by Rev. Angela Peregoff. Carla Rueckert-McCarty’s series continues with the violet chakra. Other main topics include “Bringing Authentic Religion to Politics” & thoughts on the assassination of Benazir Bhutto by Sister Joan Chittister; “Forgetting Gandhi” by Pablo Ouziel; 2 articles on reclaiming the spirit of the 60s; “Healing the Wound of the Heart” by John Welwood. Also, continuing the legacy of Dana Redfield with “The outer UFO phenomenon” by Carla Rueckert-McCarty, 3 short spiritual articles, a delightful fairy tale, poetry, editorial, cartoons, etc. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q1 2008]
No. 83-84 – LET US NOT TALK FALSELY NOW, THE HOUR IS GETTING LATE - Three articles anticipating collapse of U.S. empire with suggestions on how to survive it by Carolyn Baker, Sarah Anne Edwards, and Linda Buzzell. Also “Living in a Cookie-Cutter World” by Gina E Jones; Carla Rueckert-McCarty on Dana Redfield & the Inner UFO phenomena, and summation of her series on the chakras; review of Carl Johan Calleman’s twoMayan calendar books; Clarissa Pinkola Estes on an authentic politic of hope; and Owen Waters on Paradigm Shift; plus lyrics to “Both Sides Now” and Dylan’s headline song, poetry, cartoons, short subject, ads, etc. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q2 2008]
No. 85-86 – THE END IS NEAR - Continuing discussion of the dominant culture’s imminent collapse and preparing for it. Also articles on forgiveness, Kabbalah, Buddhist sand mandalas, Zen teachings, and much more. Authors include Carolyn Baker, Karen Bishop, Angela Peregoff, Joan Thomas, D.G. Myers, Carla Rueckert-McCarty, Isabel Radow Kliegman, Sister Joan Chittister, Bob Perks, and Ma Prem Zareen. Other features include spiritual teachings, poetry, book reviews, short subjects, artwork, cartoons, short subject, ads, etc. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q3 2008]
No. 87-88 – SEEING IN REVERSE - In the lead editorial, the Tarot Hanged Man is used to symbolize those who see ahead of the crowd (or herd). The alternative individuals, institutions, and media (like Both Sides Now) can see beyond the current strife, economic crisis, and environmental problems to offer solutions leading to the promise of a new world. Tom Engelhardt, in “Foreclosed”, relates in detail how the Bush administration led us into a thorough disaster. Carolyn Myss sees the current chaos as an opportunity for new beginnings. Carolyn Baker deconstructs the wishy-washy culture of “whatever”. Rabbi Amy Schwartzman presents a midrash on the universal significance of Jonah. Carla Rueckert-McCarty concludes her series on the wisdom of our late friend Dana Redfield. BSN Poetry editor Joan Thomas raps on relationships and has her memoir of Leon Maclean reviewed by the BSN publisher. David Korten writes that humans are caring and connecting creatures. A narrative poem by Santiago del Dardano Turann takes us to Spain AD 359. Also short subjects, cartoons, graphics, ads, etc. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q4 2008]
No. 89-90 – 40TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE - Taking stock of the present moment. Spiritual views of Obama’s presidency by Gordon Davidson & Corinne McLaughlin, Caroline Myss, and Jose Stevens plus a down-to-earth one by Michael Ventura and advice to Obama by David Korten. Other spiritual features are by Rev. Angela Peregoff, Carla L. Rueckert-McCarty, Karen Bishop, Amitabh Pal, and Clarissa Pinkola Estes. Kabbalistic tale by Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav and poetry by Joan Thomas. Also short subjects, cartoons, ads, etc. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q1 2009]
No. 91-92 - NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS – Both Sides Now nudges its editorial direction toward more positive content. Major editorial on abolishing war and giving peace a chance, The Greatest Challenge of our Times and essay on affirmations by Frank DeMarco. Daniel Pinchbeck on human evolution, Spiritual Vision by Dan Joseph. Carolyn Baker’s review of “The Transition Handbook”, “The Only Things We Take with Us” by Aluna Joy Yaxk’in, the Ascension Process and Spiritual Therapeutics by Angela Peregoff, Remembering U.Utah Phillips by Carla L. Rueckert-McCarty, poetry by leading Israeli writer Dahlia Ravikovitch, review of Carolyn Baker’s “Sacred Demise” by Sarah Anne Edwards, and “The Third Secret of Fatima Revealed” by Thomas Jude Geminario. Also short subjects, cartoons, contact classifieds, etc. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q2 2009]
No. 93-94 – DARKNESS AND SCATTERED LIGHT – Signs of hope amid the fall of empire. Reprints of two early BSN articles that shaped our spiritual world view: The story of Edgar Cayce and his validation of reincarnation, and a piece on the Findhorn community in Northern Scotland where people have been living in the New Age since the 1960s. Another major article is “Economic Recovery? No Thank You!” by Carolyn Baker which explains that a system of greed, corruption, mismanagement, and violence needs to collapse. Other major articles are “Living the Times” by David Spangler, “Bringing Our Relationships into Focus” by Carla Rueckert-McCarty, “The Journey” by Dan Joseph, “Spiritual Therapeutics” by Angela Peregoff, and “Pete Seeger’s Persistent Hope” by John Dear. Also a Slav folk tale, poetry by Joan Thomas & McArthur Gunter, and short articles on religion, Costa Rica, and the paradigm shift. As ever, artwork, cartoons, classified pages, etc. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q3 2009]
No. 95-96 (Current Issue) – SIGNS OF THE TIMES – The Old Order of Pisces goes out in an orgy of violence while the New Age of Aquarius brings a promise of peace and goodwill. Teena Booth’s “Unfinished Evolution” explains the need for a revived New Age Movement. David Spangler agrees in “A Call to Action.” Also Angela Peregoff encourages us to use our power; Karen Bishop sees us on the threshold of new energies; Joanna Macy shows the futility of trying to escape despair; Joan Thomas tells of the mountain gods of the Mescalero Apaches; Carla Rueckert-McCarty remembers progressive Texas journalist Molly Ivins; and Ann Thomas blogs on the art of forgiveness. Other features include short pieces by Deepak Chopra, Earl Nightingale, and Yehuda Berg; a poetic conversation with soul by Jim Price; a strong book and video review section, cartoons, and classified leads to good stuff. 22 pages. $2/copy. [Q4 2009]
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