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Free Thing of the Week: Open Music Theory
This week we go to textbooks: the completely open source/libre Open Music Theory textbook.
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Upload Filtering Mandate Would Shred European Copyright Safe Harbor
The new proposal on Copyright in the Digital Single Market aims to eliminate safe harbor laws and tilt even more of the balance of power toward European monopolies. Jeremy Malcolm writes.
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Finding The Famous Painting of the Blue People of Kentucky
Dr. Ricki Lewis goes in search of the artist who painted The Blue People of Kentucky and winds up with several musings on plagiarism, history and methylene blue.
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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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