The Man at 40
Forty years ago on the solstice, the first Burning Man event took place in San Francisco. Only a handful of people alive today remember that evening on Baker Beach, and ...Read More
Happy Birthday, Larry
People still ask me: “What do you think Larry’s theme would have been for Burning Man this year?” Oh, come ...Read More
Unraveling the Connective Tissue of Storytelling at Burning Man
The Significance of Connecting the Burning Man Experience Through Our Stories Is there a connective tissue among the stories that ...Read More
The Holidays Are More Like Burning Man Than You Think
The holidays are for everyone. They welcome the stranger. They encourage Gifting. The holidays encourage Radical Self-reliance, especially in 2020. ...Read More
Embracing Gifting by Ditching Obligatory Present-Giving
Holiday gift-giving has gone off the rails, if you ask me. To stay sane this holiday season, it is critical ...Read More
Reaching Across Party Lines with Participation and Civic Responsibility
By Megan Miller
“Vegan. Lunch. Nearby,” my thumbs quickly type into my phone. “Search.” I’m standing on the corner of Sutter and Fillmore ...Read More
Why Casting Your Vote Matters More Than Who You Vote For
By Megan Miller
Is there anything more “Burning Man” than voting? Hear me out. Burning Man spaces are intentionally, and importantly, non-partisan. They ...Read More
The (Un)official SaveBRC FAQ
By Will Chase
Why bother saving Burning Man? Why don't you lay people off? Where do you get the gall? Answers to these ...Read More
The 10 Principles of Saving Burning Man
The 10 Principles of Burning Man drive me to the inexorable conclusion that even with so many giant problems out ...Read More
Burning Man Has Gone to Seed
By Anselm Engle
The event in the Black Rock Desert isn't happening this year, and the potential of it is spreading far and ...Read More