The Ghastly Impermanence: Eighth Wonder, Part 1
An appreciation of Big Finish’s Doctor Who audio dramas featuring Paul McGann.
Can the Democrats be as Stubborn as Mitch McConnell?
If Chuck Schumer and his Senate Democrats choose a path of obstructing President Trump’s agenda, they will have learned from the best. Alec MacGillis writes.
Team Spineless? Bipartisan Support For Billionaire With Putin Ties To Join Trump’s Cabinet
Fifteen Democrats (and Maine’s Angus King, who caucuses with the Democrats) joined all 50 Senate Republicans present in casting a cloture vote for…
The Job Cremators
Beyond the stunts designed to appease the working-class voter, the Feds are actually working to increase unemployment. Dean Baker explains.
Machine Bias
There’s software used across the country to predict future criminals. And it’s biased against blacks. Julia Angwin, Jeff Larson, Surya Mattu and Lauren Kirchner do the legwork.
When Black is Not the Only Color
Too Black for the adoption agencies but not Black enough for the political campaigners. Kamila Zahno writes on growing up an adoptee of mixed heritage in Britain.
Sunday Comics
Sunday Comics, providing weekly proof that, properly observed by all parties, the Creative Commons is superior to copyright law.
Why People Vote Against Themselves: A Lesson from Colombia
With the rise of populist nationalism across the globe, a lesson in why people vote against their interests from Yoo Jin Na.
Free Thing of the Week: Feminine
Free music coming to you from Sicily’s dream pop duo, Feminine.
The Quest for Free, Part 3
Our man in the high chair concludes his sojourn through the world of free software.
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