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The Scientific and Civil Mandate for Federal Legalization: Deconstructing a Century of Prohibition

February 3, 2026 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

The current federal classification of cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance is not merely a legal relic; it is a direct contradiction of modern biological science and an enduring symbol of a racially motivated political strategy. To claim that a plant with proven neuroprotective, antibacterial, and anti-seizure properties has “no currently accepted medical use” is to ignore a mountain of peer-reviewed evidence. If we are to be a society guided by reason and equity, federal legalization is the only…

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The Monopoly of Consciousness: Beyond the First-Person Perspective

February 3, 2026 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

Dedicated to the family Garland Introduction: The Invisible Wall There is a fundamental isolation in the human experience. We are locked behind a singular set of eyes, processing the world through a private internal monologue that never stops. This creates a natural, albeit dangerous, illusion: the idea that we are the protagonists of reality while everyone else is merely part of the scenery. When we see a stranger in distress or a news report of a distant crisis, that wall…

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Digital Sovereignty: Why Your Community Policy is Only as Good as Your Weakest Mod

February 2, 2026 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

In the modern digital landscape, a Discord server is often the beating heart of an indie game’s brand. For developers like Duality Beyond Studios or EternityDev or any emerging studio or hell just any community like SpaceGameJunkie’s, these spaces are not just chat rooms; they are high-stakes PR environments where community sentiment translates directly into market longevity. However, there is a growing crisis in digital governance: the rise of the “Shadow Hierarchy.” When a studio abdicates its community leadership to…

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The End of the Parallax Gap: A New Architecture for 360° Imaging

January 22, 2026 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

For two decades, I have navigated the intersection of media and technology. Today, I am moving beyond the role of an observer to contribute a new piece of architecture to the global imaging community. I have officially released a defensive technical disclosure for a Dual-Sided BSI-CMOS Image Sensor with Integrated Microfluidic Thermal Management. The Problem: Physics vs. Perception Current 360-degree cameras rely on multiple sensors mounted back-to-back. This introduces a “parallax gap”—a physical distance between optical centers that makes seamless…

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Local Communities Join National Outcry: “ICE Out for Good” Rallies Sweep Puyallup and Milton

January 10, 2026 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

This weekend, the shadow of federal overreach met the light of local resistance. In an unprecedented show of solidarity, over 700 residents across Puyallup and Milton joined the “ICE Out for Good” national mobilization, transforming local streets into a battlefield for the soul of American democracy.

2025 Year in Review: The Swiss Army Knife in Motion

January 1, 2026 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

As this year concludes, I am reflecting on a journey that has taken me from the forefront of indie game marketing to the heart of digital and ecological advocacy. My goal has always been to become a versatile force in media, and 2025 has been the year that foundation became a reality. Professional Milestones in Gaming and Media My role as the PR and Marketing Manager for Duality Beyond Studios has been incredibly rewarding. This year, our flagship project Beyond…

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A Christmas Message from Stanley Garland

December 25, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

To the readers, colleagues, and friends of this platform, As we reach the heart of the holiday season, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your families. This time of year offers a unique opportunity to pause and appreciate the connections that sustain us, whether through our professional endeavors, creative projects, or personal communities. This time of year is often defined by light and celebration, yet it also serves as a poignant reminder of our shared responsibility…

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The Offense Engine: How the Internet Coded the Human Mind for Conflict

December 1, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

Dedicated to the family Garland Introduction: The Screen, The Shadow, and the Surge We were promised a global village—a forum for democratic discourse, a library of Alexandria available to all. For a generation, we cheered the internet as the ultimate tool of liberation, capable of connecting every voice and dissolving authoritarian distance. Yet, the reality we inhabit today feels less like a village and more like a continuous digital battlefield. This is not an accident of human nature manifesting online;…

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Statement of Assumption and Codification of Arms

November 27, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

The Garland Family Crest To All Whom These Presents May Come, Know Ye: I, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Stanley (F.) Garland, D.Div. (Hon.), Proprietor of The Stanley Garland Citizen and The Stanley Garland Ministry, and Ecclesiastical Authority, do hereby formally assume, codify, and declare my right to bear and display the following achievement of arms, effective this day, November 27, 2025. I. The Shield and Blazon The arms are rendered as: Quarterly, first Argent a Lion Rampant Gules; second Gules…

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The October Hustle: Certifications, Titles, and Published Works

November 1, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

October 2025 felt less like a month and more like a high-speed professional development sprint, where I was intentionally collecting certifications and titles as if they were achievements in a game. This past month brought me substantially closer to my goal of becoming a “Swiss Army Knife in media.” I didn’t just acquire new skills; I stacked serious journalism credentials from the Thomson Foundation and NBCU, earned essential certifications for both marketing and ecology, and—most memorably—managed to achieve the title…

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Stewart Heights Park, Tacoma’s South End Rallies; Thousands Join Worldwide ‘No Kings’ Protests Against Administration’s Agenda

October 19, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

Stewart Heights Park on the South End and East Side of Tacoma hosted a passionate and energetic demonstration on Saturday, October 18, when an estimated 5,000+ protesters (including me as usual) participated in a local “No Kings” rally. The Tacoma protest was part of more than 2,500 simultaneous nationwide and international protests that were part of a global movement that organizers say drew close to 7 million protesters worldwide. The event focused on what speakers and organizers called an overreach…

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Polaris Placement Map

October 5, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

Hello again, I’ve acquired maps for Polaris, and am happy to say we are at placement #1 in the Indie Area located at the SANDBOX, Halle B7 Also, I wanna give a special thank you to IcuRelaxi, who agreed to come help the boss out with the convention this year! Add to Bookmark Bookmark

Huge Publishing News! My Books Are Everywhere & See Us at Polaris in Hamburg!

October 5, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

Hey everyone, I’m absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news that’s been bubbling behind the scenes! For a while now, many of you have enjoyed my books right here on my website. And I’m so grateful for that! But I’ve been working hard to make my stories even more accessible, and I’m beyond excited to announce that all four of my books are now mass published and available on major platforms! That’s right! You can now find my titles on:…

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“No Kings” Protest Draws Thousands to Tacoma’s People’s Park, Uniting Against Administration with Diverse Calls for Change

June 15, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

Tacoma, WA – Over 4,000 people convened at People’s Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for a “No Kings” protest that began formally at 11 AM and extended well beyond its scheduled 1 PM end time. The protest, a powerful display of community engagement, carried a clear and unified message from organizers: to build social connections and come together against the administration. The protest at People’s Park drew a large and diverse crowd estimated at over 4,000 participants. The atmosphere…

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Veridian Sight – VOL. 4: Beyond Human Design

May 7, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

Prologue: Echoes of Guidance, Whispers of Retribution Part 1: A Baltimore Kitchen – The Weight of Right and Wrong The small Baltimore kitchen was bathed in the soft morning light. A young Elias, barely five years old, with tousled brown hair, sat at the table with a kind-faced, middle-aged woman, his foster mother. She had a gentle smile, and they were engaged in quiet conversation, creating a warm and domestic atmosphere. The table was set with a simple breakfast of…

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Veridian Sight – VOL.3 ; It Takes Two

April 19, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

Prologue: Desert Sands and Distant Signals Part 1: Roswell – A Fleeting Touch (Days 1-2) The high desert air of Roswell, New Mexico, shimmered under the relentless August sun. Inside a small, unassuming hospital room, a newborn Elias Thorne lay swaddled in a thin blanket, his tiny chest rising and falling with shallow breaths. His teenage mother, barely more than a child herself, gazed at him with a mixture of awe and fear. Two days. That was all the time…

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Veridian Sight – VOL.2 ; Fractured Sight

April 13, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

Prologue: Shifting Sands and Crimson Stars Part 1: Baltimore – The Unseen Currents (Age 4-5) Elias was a quiet child, often lost in observation. The cacophony of Baltimore still pressed in on him, but now he was beginning to discern patterns within the noise, subtle currents of emotion that flowed between people like unseen tides. He could feel the sharp edges of anger radiating from a shouting couple on the street corner, the soft waves of sadness emanating from the…

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A Week of Passion, Creation, and the Digital Frontier!

April 13, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

Hello everyone, and welcome to The Stanley Garland Citizen! This week has been a whirlwind of activity, and I wanted to share some exciting updates with you all. First off, last Saturday I had the opportunity to witness and report on a powerful display of community spirit right here in Federal Way. Over 730 protesters lined the busy intersection of South 320th Street and Pacific Highway South for a rally titled “Federal Way Fights Back!” This demonstration was in response…

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Veridian Sight – VOL.1 ; The Product of Evolution

April 13, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

Prologue: The Shifting Sands New Mexico – Birth (0 – 2 days) The world was a furnace of dry heat and the rasp of unfamiliar voices. For two days, the terracotta hues of adobe and the sharp, unfamiliar scent of desert sage were Elias Thorne’s entire universe. Then, a sudden shift – the cool, recycled air of an airplane, the muffled drone of the engines, and a new scent: something metallic and faintly antiseptic. His first memory wasn’t a sight,…

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Federal Way Fights Back!; Over 700 Individuals Attend Rally Against Perceived Attacks on Funding and Rights

April 6, 2025 StanleyG Comments 0 Comment

Over 730 protesters lined the busy intersection of South 320th Street and Pacific Highway South in Federal Way, WA on a sunny Saturday afternoon, demanding “Hands Off!” various aspects of civic life they feel are under attack by figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The event, titled “Hands Off! Federal Way Fights Back” and organized by volunteers through the ‘Mobilize’ platform, ran officially from 12 PM to 2 PM, though many participants remained longer. Attendees cited concerns over an…

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