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Stefan Voigt (Hamburg): Veilonomics: On the Use and Utility of Veils in Constitutional Political Economy. It's not like American politics has become boring and thrill-seekers need to look north, but the current political scene in Canada is actually interesting. From Gawker, here's the jihadist magazine that taught the Boston bombers to kill; and this is what it's like to be a Muslim in Boston right now. Kevin Mahnken on why there's nothing wrong with properly politicizing a tragedy. Is the think tank scene becoming too saturated? Rolf Dobelli on how news is bad for you — and giving up reading it will make you happier (and a response). Jinah Roe on exit, voice, and loyalty at the Khmer Rouge Tribunal: Should the international community stay or go? Let's face it: Americans don't care if the U.S. tortured. Yes, zines still exist, and they’re not antiques.