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Google Using Money and Think Tanks to Stifle Criticism 2017-08-30 2:36 PM

Kenneth P. Vogel for The New York Times explores how Google works to shape public discourse and its own criticism: “After initially ... read more

Meta-Analysis 2017-08-24 12:10 AM

The kid’s new favorite toy is Legislative Studies Quarterly, ~ 2007–14.

Let Consumers Sue Companies 2017-08-22 8:34 AM

Another Sign of the Apocalypse 2017-08-21 11:10 PM

Farmers Market Haul 2017-08-20 1:38 PM

Looks like BLTs, a big bowl of salsa, and gazpacho.

Making Hot Sauce 2017-08-20 1:10 PM

Cayennes, jalapeños, and a serrano pepper. Garlic, a carrot, bit of ginger. White and apple cider vinegar. Simmer ~10 min. Blend. Add salt ... read more

So This Happened 2017-08-19 4:27 PM

It took almost six years, but I was finally ren faired.

Republicans Want to Legalize Running over Protesters 2017-08-18 12:04 AM

Some Republican state legislators in Florida, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Texas have lost their minds – ... read more

Baltimore Mayor Removes Confederate Monuments Overnight 2017-08-17 9:48 AM

“I am a responsible person, so we moved as quickly as we could.” – Catherine Pugh, mayor of Baltimore Not all heroes wear capes.

2017-08-13 10:55 PM

Pls put once got retweeted by Jean-Louis Gassée in my obit.