Private charities are no substitute for public services Businessweek’s Charles Kenny explains why private charities aren’t in a position to tackle income inequality or address
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I have to say to the government of Israel that if they are losing people like me, they will be losing a lot of people.
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I wholeheartedly support programs at Microsoft and in the industry that bring more women into technology and close the pay gap. I believe men and
LaunchThe AIG trial is a comedy
Most news organizations are covering the trial straight, as if it were a deadly serious affair. It is, in fact, an absurdist comedy, rich in
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Interest in Peace Corps soars under simpler application process The number of individuals applying to join the Peace Corps has soared compared to last year
LaunchPaul Krugman: In defense of Barack Obama
I don’t care about the fact that Obama hasn’t lived up to the golden dreams of 2008, and I care even less about his approval
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The plot against public education In a lengthy piece for Politico Magazine, Bob Herbert explains how millionaires and billionaires, led by Bill Gates, are ruining
LaunchSeeking identity, ‘Hong Kong People’ look to city, not mainland China
I wouldn’t say I reject my identity as Chinese, because I’ve never felt Chinese in the first place…The younger generations don’t think they’re Chinese. —
LaunchGarlic injection could tackle tree diseases
Garlic injection could tackle tree diseases The BBC reports that a concentrated form of garlic might help save trees in the United Kingdom (and elsewhere)
LaunchWhy so many kids can’t sit still in school today
In order for children to learn, they need to be able to pay attention. In order to pay attention, we need to let them move.
LaunchCalifornia Drying
The above images are not satellite photographs. They show how much groundwater has been lost from central and southern California over the past decade, mostly due to agriculture. (Image: NASA, via the Los Angeles Times)
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Secret Service Director Julia Pierson resigns after security lapses The head of the United States Secret Service today offered her resignation to U.S. Secretary of
LaunchDear Apple: Can I please own my phone?
My phone was bought. It was paid for. It is mine, and I ought to be able to choose what apps I want. This is
LaunchAlan Grayson slams Marriott after firing of employee who is running for office
I think it’s a stinking maneuver to rob her of her job and rob the voters of their votes. — U.S. Representative Alan Grayson, condemning
LaunchFour Mount Ontake climbers confirmed dead after eruption
Four Mount Ontake climbers confirmed dead after eruption Japanese media are reporting that four of the thirty-one people known to be on or near the
LaunchInside the Koch brothers’ toxic empire
Inside the Koch brothers’ toxic empire Rolling Stone: “Together, Charles and David Koch control one of the world’s largest fortunes, which they are using to
LaunchBlackBerry CEO takes jab at Apple: Just try bending our new phone
BlackBerry CEO takes jab at Apple: Just try bending our new phone Making light of Apple’s problems with the iPhone 6, BlackBerry CEO John Chen
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Healthy eating: The mind games of supermarkets From the BBC Future’s Taste of Tomorrow: You’re often manipulated to buy at the supermarket. Now hidden design
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Israeli government’s policies an incredibly divisive topic among Jews As Rosh Hashanah approaches, many North American rabbis are agonizing over how to talk about Israel.
LaunchWorld Wide Web inventor slams Internet fast lanes: “It’s bribery”
We need rules… If businesses are to move here and start here rather than start in Europe or Brazil or Australia — they’re going to
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