Of Fight and Fitness: Woody Shticks’ Maniac
A brief preview of the latest from fitness guru Woody Shticks.
Six Things Urban Feminists Should Never Say to Rural People
Attention urban feminists: you’re condescending to your rural sisters. Here are some tips from the heart(land). Annah Anti-Palindrome writes.
Facebook’s Opacity in Seattle Shows Why Self-Regulation on Digital Disclosure Isn’t Enough
The City of Seattle says Facebook is in violation of our campaign finance laws. Here’s an idea to rein in their toxic political ads.
Jeff Bezos’ Quest To Find America’s Stupidest Mayor
Whichever mayor wins the Amazon lottery, the city will lose. Dean Baker writes.
Sunday Comics
When I drive past the kids, they all spit and cuss/Cause I’ve read the Sunday Comics and they have to ride the bus! So you’d better get out of my way when I come through your yard/Cause I’ve read the Sunday Comics, now eat a tub of lard!
Using Evidence to Restructure Healthcare Policy: Lessons for US Lawmakers from the UK
Tasnim Elmamoun looks into the evidence to find some lessons that US health care can take away from the UK’s NHS.
Fan Nonfiction
Heroic tales about video-game production mask how the hobby holds both its audience and performers captive. Michael Thomsen writes.
Why Rural America Isn’t a Lost Cause for Progressive Ideas
Too often liberal candidates write off red states. But their policies could find a willing audience there. Ivy Brashear writes.
Staying Awake: The Surprisingly Effective Way to Treat Depression
Using sleep deprivation to lift people out of severe depression may seem counterintuitive, but for some people, it’s the only thing that works. Linda Geddes reports.
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