The Craft in the News
Witchcraft isn't hiding in the shadows anymore. From local stories here in British Columbia to conversations happening around the world, this is where we keep an eye on how the Craft is being represented, discussed, misunderstood and rediscovered.
We’ll share the stories worth reading — and occasionally add our two cents when the world gets weird.
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Witchcraft News, Pagan News & Modern Craft Stories
Follow witchcraft news, Pagan news, Wicca, modern witchcraft, religious freedom, witchcraft history and stories affecting practitioners around the world.
Craft in the News brings together noteworthy stories from mainstream and independent news sources, with context and links to related educational resources from The Witch Club Creations.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 — CNN
Magic may be having a comeback, but in America witchcraft is still on trial
Modern witchcraft, WitchTok, commercialization and how old stereotypes continue to follow the Craft.
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 — AP
The Associated Press ran a substantial feature around Practical Magic 2. Beyond the movie promotion, it specifically discusses how attitudes toward witches have changed since the original 1998 film and how contemporary people have reclaimed the word witch as an identity with pride.
Vogue — Modern witches and Salem's 400th anniversary - September 1, 2026
Vogue published an entire “Witchy Guide” to Salem for Salem's 400th anniversary.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
Pagan religious-freedom debate in Salem
Examines where religious expression ends and interference with another religion's practices begins, referencing allegations that ministry members Read Original →
India Supreme Court condemns witch-hunting - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
The court described witch-hunting as a continuing problem in which prejudice and irrational fear can override law and constitutional protections. Read Original →