Bat’s Statement
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YWbLrMBK_tXoiQzcBKbxwjCbmUe8MJVL/view?usp=drive_link
Bonebright (Troth) Statement
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YXJSeYKuVf9i8E7THvDUoWC1-alFxqYv/view?usp=drive_link
Wild Hunt Article May 8th
https://wildhunt.org/2024/05/the-troth-suspends-diana-paxson-from-duties.html
Crow April 19th
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YYaZo-DacNMD1_dOuNEWLrXo8NqdRBDK/view?usp=drive_link
Waggoner May 10th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6OwdOI4Bd7lRoKGzjodIgZ-S00X-8zVCwPNg3A_tfs/edit?usp=drivesdk
Troth Statement May 10th
https://thetroth.org/official-announcements/diana-paxson-removed-from-the-troth/
Why is this relevant? After learning that Paxson is, in some way, tied to people who have committed serious assault towards minors and is at the very least an abuse denier, the Troth investigation resulted in them asking Paxson to step down from her role as Clergy Program Director. While a step in the right direction, it is extremely problematic that the Troth is allowing her to retain clergy status within the organization and remain part of the Rede Plus, which is the Advisory Board for the High Rede, or the Troth Board of Directors. This is yet another illustration of how the Troth allows problematic people to remain in powerful positions within the organization.
5/10: Waggoner Statement added with his own permission. Please note how he states his support of Paxson after having admitted to not reading any of the evidence against her. This is not how good historians make arguments, and no one should offer support without cause. This just makes him look like he condones the CSA she actively played a part in covering up.
5/10: The Wild Hunt article released on May 8th added. While the article suggests that the Troth offers protection for whistleblowers, there is counter evidence to this, as contents of Greene’s arbitration request while they were in the Troth were leaked to members of the Troth. The people who that information was leaked to referenced a line only found in Greene’s arbitration request in a TikTok video. The only individuals who received copies of the arbitration request from Greene were Troth Steer/CEO Lauren Crow and the Associate Steer. Crow perpetuated harassment against Greene that escalated into a phenomenon known by the name workplace mobbing (or organizational/group bullying) to the point that Greene was forced to leave the Troth out of fear for their own mental health and personal safety.
5/10: Added the Troth official announcement of Paxson’s dismissal from the organization. While it took the Troth too long to act concerning this issue, we can conclude that they did make the right decision - even if late.
However, their statement that they “stand with all victims of abuse” is a false one, especially as Crow remains in a position of power in the Troth, a position that she consistently misuses to harass others. Until all unethical leaders are weeded out of the Troth, the organization is not one that can be trusted to act in the best interest of the Heathen community.
LW Letter to the Troth
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14B4z_ftEB4P3AlQUw9EmmVqItC1l7T9O/edit?usp=drive_link
Troth Response
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YeGcA46UnF2_JYmXfjPWpTU5KKEZVWT2/view?usp=drive_link
LW Discovery of Troth Statement
Part 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z3j3TvKFGOcYNLcbVcCLzzvEakHidSQ1/view?usp=drive_link
Part 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z7H6hVoBYxDaM1_RbwPZufBkzl7-0_3z/view?usp=drive_link
Troth Statement
Part 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YzuvDIhdLdb67AkRvkqdOsLZZ-6kq09f/view?usp=drive_link
Part 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yq_l5weD8C78r9XmYAaSXZSxGMVKRh3k/view?usp=drive_link
Why is this relevant? When Crow, the Troth CEO, verbally disparaged the founder of Loki’s Wyrdlings to the person there to represent Loki’s Wyrdlings, the Troth failed to offer an organizational level apology from the Troth to Loki’s Wyrdlings. Furthermore, they refused to take an official stance towards Loki’s Wyrdlings, despite knowing that Loki’s Wyrdlings is a trans-run and trans-friendly community organization for Heathens - especially Lokeans - who often find themselves ostracized by organizations/communities claiming to be inclusive. The Troth’s decision to issue a statement denouncing any/all responsibility for the behavior of their leadership is unprofessional and demonstrates an extreme lack of integrity.
Wolf’s Video and Comment Thread
https://www.reddit.com/r/NorsePaganism/s/bfLQpjaJrW
Why is this relevant? Wolf rightly pointed out that Crow, the Troth CEO, verbally harassed a trans individual who had been assaulted by inappropriately focusing on a non-existent semantic issue rather than expressing sympathy for the harm done to them.
The Request Itself
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yQ4HYfVBf85gzJjX1aMK17I-i9Nu3oFj/view?usp=drive_link
India Evidence
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fsKRXiK5YAcPOGXnEfBtmlloE9cvCUGD?usp=drive_link
Prior Evidence
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MvzzB2KGC5sCnWQqcJPi7ZmGIxjrJ1CX?usp=drive_link
TikTok Gossip
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DM5Gy2qe_rWHkYUm_vgSsCZ7T1euH_Cf/view?usp=drive_link
Full Conversation Between Greene and Crow
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3t24HL5LHJ3aZ3RuhvofGzMBjydp2GD8ZRj4i7mib4/edit?usp=drive_link (relevant screenshot 2nd to last)
Why is this relevant? Greene asked for arbitration and was told by Crow, the Troth CEO, that the arbitration request “upset her.” It was blatant abuse of power, intended to force Greene to drop the request. Greene dropped the request and left the Troth shortly thereafter, owing both to the ignored arbitration request and the harassment they were enduring in the organization (as the screenshots in some of the evidence above demonstrate).
Greene’s Article in the Wild Hunt
https://wildhunt.org/2018/12/column-the-lokean-community-what-we-really-look-like.html
The Unpublished Lokean Letter
https://ladyofthelake.blog/2018/12/02/group-lokean-letter-the-wild-hunt-declined-to-publish/
Why is this relevant? Karl Siegfried was a member of the Troth, wrote the “Loki in the White House” https://wildhunt.org/2018/11/column-loki-in-the-white-house.html article, and the Troth did nothing to support Lokeans or censor Karl’s clear prejudice towards Lokeans.
Other Major Concerns
Troth Finances??
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h5neHqIqQx6tvilakwfUsfQimYbMNJwfvyzAi6OvPuk/edit?usp=drive_link
Troth Zionism??
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NEwNSxv7t-_CrdwL9lVeyRlJRJLaJqmmwoKfvNqYy_g/edit?usp=drive_link