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The Supreme Court Shouldn't Say Intentions Matter Most When It Comes to Violent Threats on Social Media

With the case of Anthony Elonis' violent rap lyrics posted on Facebook, the Supreme Court has a chance to better our legal framework surrounding online threats.
Natasha Lennard
12.1.14
Words

Agoria's Debut on Hotflush Includes This Jacking ESS Remix

Bounce back from Thanksgiving weekend with this jawn.
David Garber
12.1.14
Vietnam

Vietnam Arrests 65-Year-Old Blogger for Posting 'Bad Content'

The Vietnamese government is cracking down on the country's growing army of bloggers. It also has one of the world's worst records for press freedoms, say advocates.
Melodie Bouchaud
12.1.14
Stuff

The Long History of Severed Heads

I spoke with Francis Larson, author of 'Severed,' to discuss our undying fascination and commodification of decapitated heads.
Rick Paulas
12.1.14
Words

A Bullshitter's Guide to Microhouse

A brief history of a micro movement that'll last the ages.
Josh Baines
12.1.14
News

Yesterday Was Rob Ford’s Last Day as Mayor, but His Story Isn’t Over

The multi-tentacled crime drama that surrounded Rob Ford's mayoral tenure is kind of like the Serial podcast for Toronto politics nerds, and the mess continues to be heavily investigated online by armchair sleuths.
Patrick McGuire
12.1.14
Words

AWE Drops More Creativity In "Griffin" Than Most Producers Do in a Lifetime

The precocious Team Supreme talent makes it look easy.
Jemayel Khawaja
12.1.14
medicine

How 3D Printing Made Face Transplants Possible

Without 3D printing, the surgery would either be impossible or the recovery so dangerous and grueling that the risks would be far too high for most to consider.
Jordan Pearson
12.1.14
asia & pacific

Kim Dotcom Evades Jail Once Again In Ongoing Battle with the US

Prosecutors claimed the internet fugitive was a flight risk, but an Auckland court found no proof Dotcom would skip bail ahead of extradition hearing.
Liz Fields
12.1.14
Stuff

The Dystopian Future of the UK's National Health Service

The government is cutting state-controlled healthcare and filling the deficit by allowing tax money to pay for out-sourced, private-controlled care, operating under market forces. As a result, we had a doctor describe medicine's bleak future in the UK.
Dr. Doom
12.1.14
ferguson

#HandsUpWalkout: Ferguson Supporters Nationwide Stage Protest on Anniversary of Rosa Parks' Act of Defiance

On the anniversary of one of the most iconic moments of the civil rights movement, protesters staged a nationwide walkout demanding justice for Mike Brown.
Alice Speri
12.1.14
Words

Meet Araatan, the Mongolian Duo that Are Carving Out A Name for Themselves in Russia

After gaining notoriety by collaborating with local rappers, the two brothers are exploring dance music's many realms.
Ziad Ramley
12.1.14
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