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Ruled by Private Governments 2019-03-20 4:36 AM

Kevin Munger: “The “private governments” created by companies such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook are as stupid and corrupt as ... read more

On the Evolutionary Origins of Virtue 2019-03-19 9:19 PM

Nicholas Christakis’s new book, summarized by Frank Bruni: “Complex societies are possible and durable only when people are emotionally ... read more

Inside Garageband, the Little App Ruling the Sound of Modern Music 2019-03-18 1:55 AM

The Smash Success of Captain Marvel Shows Us That Conservatives Are Ignoring the Alt-Right 2019-03-17 10:18 PM

Somewhat skeptical of research methodology, but interesting throughout.

The MCU Ranked 2019-03-15 4:02 PM

★★★★★ Black Panther Thor Ragnarok Captain America Winter Soldier ★★★★☆ Spider-Man Homecoming* Ant-Man Ant-Man and the Wasp* Dr Strange* ... read more

Trump Issues Warning to Opponents 2019-03-15 1:10 AM

“I have the support of the police, the support of the military, the support of the Bikers for Trump — I have the tough people, but they ... read more

Who Said It: Beto O’Rourke or Phish Frontman Trey Anastasio? 2019-03-14 2:39 PM

“Beto O’Rourke, Trey Anastasio: spiritual brothers.”

Facebook’s Data Deals Are Under Criminal Investigation 2019-03-13 8:08 PM

Too bad we don’t throw CEOs in jail.

In Picking Milwaukee for Convention, Democrats Make Political Point 2019-03-11 12:57 PM

Craig Gilbert for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “This is one of the most politically mobilized and engaged states in America (It was ... read more

Ilhan Omar’s Microaggression 2019-03-08 1:07 PM

Michelle Goldberg pretty much sums up how I feel.