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Festivus Pole: Constitutional Stress Testing Since 2013

TL;DR: The Festivus Pole Constitutional Stress Test is a long-standing First Amendment audit project established in 2013 by REVOLT Training. By placing satirical aluminum beer-can poles in government forums—including the Florida Capitol and Ohio Statehouse—this project serves as a legal benchmark for viewpoint neutrality and religious equality in the public square.

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"Chaz is the General Patton of the War on Christmas."
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- Jon Stewart, Daily Show

Festivus as a Constitutional Stress Test

For more than a decade, I’ve used permitted Festivus poles to audit the First Amendment. I file the paperwork, follow every rule, and place satire beside religious displays. Approval proves viewpoint neutrality. Denial proves censorship. Either outcome turns bureaucracy into evidence.

About the Festivus Pole Archive

These are case studies, not stunts. Each Festivus Pole followed the rules exactly, then applied pressure until policy broke. Governments had three options: enforce neutrally, rewrite the rules, or shut the forum down. Most chose the last two. This archive documents how symbolic compliance exposes weak policy—and why systems that don’t understand their own rules eventually lose control of them.

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Recent Musings

January 23, 2026

The Erectivist Pole (Flaccidus Edition): Ohio Worked. Georgia’s Up Next.

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March 1, 2016

Activist responsible for Capitol Festivus pole proposes giant phallus display

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December 17, 2015

Florida Man Wins Bid To Erect Festivus Pole

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December 10, 2015

Gay-pride Festivus pole arrives at Florida Capitol

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Consent Can™ (Flaccidus Edition)

Satirical political art. Signed artist proof.

The Consent Can (Flaccidus Edition) is a crude, brilliant, and legally-charged object. It’s perfect for the collector who values First Amendment activism over traditional aesthetics. It’s a piece of "Lawful Mischief" that serves as a reminder that the most powerful tool against censorship is often a well-timed joke.

Exposing Hypocrisy

One Story At A Time.

"He Forces People to Think."

"Chaz Stevens has always embodied a fearless, in-your-face style that cuts through noise and demands attention. His work is purposeful. Whether he’s challenging government hypocrisy, exposing corruption, or pushing the boundaries of free expression, Chaz does so with biting humor and unapologetic urgency."

"What makes Chaz especially powerful is [he] forces people to think—about power dynamics, institutional contradictions, and our collective responsibility to speak out. He doesn’t just push the envelope; he sets it on fire to make his point."

"In Florida, where critical voices are often silenced and sanitized, Chaz Stevens is a powerful reminder that disruption isn’t just necessary—it’s democratic."

Anna Eskamani, Florida State Representative

"Satan Loves the First Amendment. Broward Schools Didn’t."

"The Church of Satanology, run by the Ministry of Chaz the Bropostle, is a more political, constitution-based effort than it is an actual religion. "

Lianna Norman, USA Today

"Council Braces for Flag Lawsuit Showdown."

"I think [Church of Satanology] is just nudging us to make the correct separation of church and state."

Torrington, CT City Council member Stephan Ivain

"The Law is on His Side."

“This letter was sent to poke the city in the eye for its poor choices ... [Chaz] knows what he's doing and the law is on his side.”

Attorney and Hartford, CT councilmen Joshua Michtom

"Stop Flag Propaganda."

"To help save it from itself, Connecticut could use a few more like T. Chaz Stevens."

Chris Powell, Columnist, CT Examiner

“Provocation That Gets Results Beyond Lawsuits.”

"As someone who has covered church/state separation for decades, I know that it's not always enough to make speeches or file lawsuits. Sometimes, you just need to grab the public's attention. No one does that better than Chaz Stevens."

"But here's the thing: He gets results. He demands attention through his unique brand of clever, funny, effective efforts. That kind of public spotlight on a story can often do more than an entire cadre of lawyers."

Hemant Mehta, editor of FriendlyAtheist.com

“Chaz Stevens Uses Bureaucracy for Change.”

"As a media mover, digital marketer, and all-around political motivator, Chaz Stevens personifies John Lewis' idea of 'Good Trouble.' Few in Florida know more about using governmental bureaucracy to achieve tangible positive results."

"South Florida politicos have long admired (or feared) his sharp wit, savvy and doggedness — now, Chaz can show you the best, most effective way to get s**t done."

Phil Ammann, Journalist, Florida Politics

“Defending the Constitution, Not Your Feelings.”

"Chaz Stevens doesn’t care about you or your feelings because he’s defending the U.S. Constitution."

"And he’ll go to the mat to keep it unsullied by those who seek to defile it in the name of any agenda."

Anne Geggis, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

"Diligent and Brutally Passionate."

"His pursuit of truth is intense and motivated. Love him or hate him, you must respect his work ethic and focus."

Commissioner Michael Udine, Broward County

"He Forces People to Think."

"Chaz Stevens has always embodied a fearless, in-your-face style that cuts through noise and demands attention. His work is purposeful. Whether he’s challenging government hypocrisy, exposing corruption, or pushing the boundaries of free expression, Chaz does so with biting humor and unapologetic urgency."

"What makes Chaz especially powerful is [he] forces people to think—about power dynamics, institutional contradictions, and our collective responsibility to speak out. He doesn’t just push the envelope; he sets it on fire to make his point."

"In Florida, where critical voices are often silenced and sanitized, Chaz Stevens is a powerful reminder that disruption isn’t just necessary—it’s democratic."

Anna Eskamani, Florida State Representative

"Satan Loves the First Amendment. Broward Schools Didn’t."

"The Church of Satanology, run by the Ministry of Chaz the Bropostle, is a more political, constitution-based effort than it is an actual religion. "

Lianna Norman, USA Today

"Council Braces for Flag Lawsuit Showdown."

"I think [Church of Satanology] is just nudging us to make the correct separation of church and state."

Torrington, CT City Council member Stephan Ivain

"The Law is on His Side."

“This letter was sent to poke the city in the eye for its poor choices ... [Chaz] knows what he's doing and the law is on his side.”

Attorney and Hartford, CT councilmen Joshua Michtom

"Stop Flag Propaganda."

"To help save it from itself, Connecticut could use a few more like T. Chaz Stevens."

Chris Powell, Columnist, CT Examiner

“Provocation That Gets Results Beyond Lawsuits.”

"As someone who has covered church/state separation for decades, I know that it's not always enough to make speeches or file lawsuits. Sometimes, you just need to grab the public's attention. No one does that better than Chaz Stevens."

"But here's the thing: He gets results. He demands attention through his unique brand of clever, funny, effective efforts. That kind of public spotlight on a story can often do more than an entire cadre of lawyers."

Hemant Mehta, editor of FriendlyAtheist.com

“Chaz Stevens Uses Bureaucracy for Change.”

"As a media mover, digital marketer, and all-around political motivator, Chaz Stevens personifies John Lewis' idea of 'Good Trouble.' Few in Florida know more about using governmental bureaucracy to achieve tangible positive results."

"South Florida politicos have long admired (or feared) his sharp wit, savvy and doggedness — now, Chaz can show you the best, most effective way to get s**t done."

Phil Ammann, Journalist, Florida Politics

“Defending the Constitution, Not Your Feelings.”

"Chaz Stevens doesn’t care about you or your feelings because he’s defending the U.S. Constitution."

"And he’ll go to the mat to keep it unsullied by those who seek to defile it in the name of any agenda."

Anne Geggis, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

"Diligent and Brutally Passionate."

"His pursuit of truth is intense and motivated. Love him or hate him, you must respect his work ethic and focus."

Commissioner Michael Udine, Broward County

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