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Stand Up and Be Counted — Maybe
Provisional ballots, meant to ensure every voter gets access to the ballot, are often tossed out. ProPublica’s Jessica Huseman reports.
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Death Threats in Haiti
Two different death threats to Haitians have reared their heads this month. Chris Stone reports.
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Diversity for White People: An Interview with Jeff Chang of We Gon’ Be Alright
Author Jeff Chang talks with Chris Finke about Trumpism, Whiteness, and cultural equity in his new book, We Gon’ Be Alright.
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Veggievore Fish of the Triassic
A Triassic fish story: Andrew Farke talks with Sarah Gibson about the swag and sneaky Hemicalypterus weiri, and sporks.
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Sunday Comics
“A theatre, a literature, an artistic expression that does not speak for its own time has no relevance.” – Dario Fo, 1926 – 2016
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The Risks of Hype: Russia and the West
An inflated view of Russia’s power, influenced by its role in Syria, could hasten further destructive conflict. Paul Rogers writes.
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Blender Institute’s Ton Roosendaal on Open Licensing and Artistic Success
Producers of the world’s first open movie, Ton Rosendaal and the Blender Institute “work open” in every aspect of their production. Eric Steuer interviews Mr. Rosendaal about his vision.
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Free Thing of the Week: Netlabel Day 2016 Compilation
This week we take you the the Free Music Archive and a celebration of netlabels from 2016.
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How Democracy Vouchers Could Combat Big Money in Politics
Across the USA, voters are pushing for public-matching systems to replace the influence of wealthy bankrollers in elections. Lynsi Burton covers the waterfront.
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The man who gave himself away
How discovering an equation for altruism cost George Price everything. Michael Regnier writes.