The Enemy Within: How Patent Lawyers, Their Media, and the Whole Patent Establishment Became an Enemy to Their Nations
In the patent microcosm — just like the military–industrial complex — a conflict of interests has been created wherein demand is being artificially created for undesirable things, typically for the empowerment of those who are already very powerful. Dr. Roy Schestowitz writes.
How to Not Love the National Parks to Death
More visitors than ever will head to national parks this summer. Here’s what we can do to keep the wild in wilderness—and set parks on a sustainable path for the next century.
Three Years After Snowden, Bipartisan Coalition Demands Congress End Warrantless Spying
“The Snowden leaks caused a sea change in the policy landscape related to surveillance,” writes watchdog, from the recent passage of the USA Freedom Act to the coming showdown in Congress over Section 702. Lauren McCauley reports.
The View from Nathan’s Bus: Rainier & Henderson, Baby!
Nathan Vass, in relation to a recent bus-driver-related incident, finds that strength of spirit wins the day.
The Dig: How to Background Your Tinder Dates, Experts Edition
Need to do some research on your potential new date? Here’s how the professionals do it.
Headless Mannequins
Poetry by Brett Olsen.
Islamophobia: Why are so many people so frightened?
Islamophobia has become a significant factor driving politics in many western countries. Robert Burrowes explains how it comes down to the elite.
The Cost of Being Poor, as Told by Toilet Paper
The cycle of poverty isn’t just an abstraction. It’s about toilet paper…and boots. Sara Kassabian explains.
Sunday Comics
Sunday Comics: This week, Garfield eats a pan full of lasagna, Jon is nonplussed.
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