Yet despite solitary confinement’s dramatic impact on prisoners, we do not actually know how commonly it is used. To be more precise: Nobody knows exactly how many people are in solitary right now, as you are reading these words.
Sigh…
The U.S. Is Point-Blank Accusing Vladimir Putin of Corruption
It is reportedly the first time the allegation has been made directly.
The U.S. Is Point-Blank Accusing Vladimir Putin of Corruption | TIME
Well, now.
Israeli Dies of Wounds From Settlement Stabbing
An Israeli woman died on Tuesday of wounds she suffered in a Palestinian stabbing attack in a West Bank settlement the previous day, according to a Jerusalem hospital.
Israeli woman, 23, dies of wounds from Palestinian stabbing – The Washington Post
Damnit!
North Carolina voter-ID trial begins
Inside a federal courthouse here, attorneys for the Justice Department and the NAACP argued that the law passed by the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly intentionally discriminates against African-Americans and Latinos who disproportionately lack one of the required forms of photo identification. “The state should be making it easier for people to engage in the fundamental right to vote, not harder.”
North Carolina voter-ID trial begins | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
hmmm
I Get Sanders’ Appeal. But He’s Not a Credible President.
Democratic primary voters have a choice between a symbolic candidacy and a real one. They should choose the real one.
I Get Sanders’ Appeal. But He’s Not a Credible President.
hmmm
Neil DeGrasse Tyson Had To Step In To Teach Rapper B.o.B That The Earth Isn’t Flat –
B.o.B outed himself as a major conspiracy theorist, and Tyson did not abide.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson Had To Step In To Teach Rapper B.o.B That The Earth Isn’t Flat – UPROXX
this one has one additional tweets from Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
good stuff!
This Angry Blacksmith Hilariously Settles 9/11 Conspiracy Theorists’ Jet Fuel Argument
By the power of this guy’s pinky finger, all lies crumble.
This Angry Blacksmith Hilariously Settles 9/11 Conspiracy Theorists’ Jet Fuel Argument – UPROXX
love this guy
Neil deGrasse Tyson schools B.o.B. over flat earth tweets
Neil deGrasse Tyson schools B.o.B. over flat earth tweets | EW.com
critical thinking pwns a bunch of bs.
…And Neil deGrasse Tyson reminds us all that we can still enjoy an entertainer’s work even if are backwards idiots.
Judge Rules Texas Foster Care System Unconstitutional
In her Dec. 17 ruling against Texas’ foster care system, U.S. District Judge Janis Jack was scathing. For more than two decades, she wrote, the state has created a situation where “children have been shuttled throughout a system where rape, abuse, psychotropic medication, and instability are the norm.
Judge Rules Texas Foster Care System Unconstitutional — Impact Fund
Jesus
Old music is outselling new music
So much for the Adele effect. This past year, old records (catalogue albums) outsold the current ones by 4.3 million copies.
Old music is outselling new music for the first time in history | Chart Attack
hmmm
DNA Reveals Far-Off Origins of Ancient ‘Romans’
DNA testing is telling scientists more about the origins of a group of headless Romans.
DNA Reveals Far-Off Origins of Ancient ‘Gladiators’
an even better article
Roman-Era Skeletons Found in York, England
Six of the skulls had DNA matching people living in modern-day Wales, while the other was from even further away.
Roman-Era Skeletons Found in York, England Yield Interesting DNA Results
cool.
Harris grand jury indicts pair behind Planned Parenthood videos
A Harris County grand jury investigating allegations that a Planned Parenthood clinic in Houston illegally sold the tissue of aborted fetuses has cleared the organization of wrongdoing and instead indicted two anti-abortion activists behind the undercover videos that sparked the probe.
Harris grand jury indicts pair behind Planned Parenthood videos – Houston Chronicle
nice
The Supreme Court Just Rejected the Country’s Most Extreme Abortion Ban
This law would have made abortion illegal even before the mother knew she was pregnant.
The Supreme Court Just Rejected the Country’s Most Extreme Abortion Ban | Mother Jones
hmmm
2 Abortion Foes Behind Planned Parenthood Videos Are Indicted
A grand jury cleared Planned Parenthood of allegations of misconduct, instead indicting its opponents on charges including tampering with a governmental record.
2 Abortion Foes Behind Planned Parenthood Videos Are Indicted – The New York Times
Alright, Texas!
‘Today We Are His Family’: Teen Volunteers Mourn Those Who Died Alone
When a body goes unclaimed in Boston, it may receive a burial at a city cemetery. Students at a nearby boys’ school are among those who volunteer to be pallbearers for people they’ve never met.
‘Today We Are His Family’: Teen Volunteers Mourn Those Who Died Alone : NPR
n/t
A little good news for those who want hemp to replace sugar on Maui | MauiTime
Evidence has been gathered suggesting that 3 crops a year could be grown in our State. Evidence indicated that this would yield between 27-38 tons dry weight of stalks per year depending on densities planted. Similarly, between 31 and 35 tons dry weight of stems and leaves could be obtained per year which could be used as animal forage. A subtropical seed hemp cultivar also grew well. Evidence suggested that 2 crops a year could be harvested and yields of about 2.5 tons of seed could be obtained per acre per year.
Source: A little good news for those who want hemp to replace sugar on Maui | MauiTime
hmmmm.
Studio Tried To Pay Gillian Anderson Half Of What It Paid Duchovny For X-Files Reboot.
It took her three years to be paid equally when she first joined the show in the 90s.
GRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Fairy Tales Could Be Older Than You Ever Imagined
Jack may have been climbing that beanstalk for more than 5,000 years
Fairy Tales Could Be Older Than You Ever Imagined | smithsonianmag.com | Smithsonian
hmmmm
Converted milk proteins clean pollution,
A new membrane uses sticky amyloid proteins to trap contaminants in water.
Converted milk proteins clean pollution, strike gold | Science News
hmmmm
Origins of some famous stories go back thousands of years
Pairing folktales with ancient languages shows that at least a few folktales originated thousands of years ago.
No fairy tale: Origins of some famous stories go back thousands of years | Science News
hmmm
Scientists Crack A 50-Year-Old Mystery About The Measles Vaccine
When the U.S. introduced the measles vaccine, childhood deaths from all infections plummeted. Scientists think they might know why: Benefits of the measles vaccine go way beyond the measles.
Scientists Crack A 50-Year-Old Mystery About The Measles Vaccine : Goats and Soda : NPR
hmmm
Left vs. Right (US)
Dedicated to distilling the world’s data, information and knowledge into beautiful, interesting and, above all, useful visualizations, infographics and diagrams.
Left vs. Right (US) | Information is Beautiful
hmmm
Federal rail officials pondering future of transportation in the Northeast
The Federal Railroad Administration has developed three plans to bolster ridership and improve service.
Federal rail officials pondering future of transportation in the Northeast – The Washington Post
hmmm
We’re Thinking About ADHD All Wrong
Every child needs help from parents and teachers to develop his or her attention span, argues a researcher.
We’re Thinking About ADHD All Wrong, Says A Top Pediatrician : NPR Ed : NPR
And not chug Mt. Dew before quiet time. Oh, and play outside some to get all that energy out. Just saying…
