Erwin Dekker (Erasmus): The Intellectual Networks of Otto Neurath: Between the Coffeehouse and Academia. Michael Lee (Charleston): The Rich Bitch: Class and Gender on The Real Housewives of New York City. Michael D. Gilbert (Virginia): The Problem of Voter Fraud. A comprehensive investigation of voter impersonation finds 31 credible incidents out of one billion ballots cast. Tom Cotton is going places in the Republican Party. From Vice, an Islamic State member warns of NYC attack in an interview. In the Oklahoma beheader, Rightbloggers see U.S. jihad, counsel pants-wetting fear. Josh Marshall on the return of terror politics. Scientists have an answer to how the Egyptian pyramids were built. Max Fisher on how Hong Kong's protesters are using the same "hands up, don't shoot" gesture used in Ferguson. You can’t say “Hong Kong Police” or “Umbrella” in China today — well, not on social media anyway. What’s happening in Hong Kong? Stunning images from the Occupy-inspired, Ferguson-tinged protests. Igor Volsky on everything you need to know about Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution. In honor of #NationalCoffeeDay, Helaine Olen writes a short tweet essay about the history of the latte factor. Best in the world, baby: Kevin Drum on yet another rage-inducing scam in the American health care system. How is she still a thing? There must be something about Ayn Rand's brand of selfishness that holds a special appeal for free-market-loving lawmakers and 200-foot-yacht owners. Andrew B. Irvine on the paradox of wu-wei. McKenzie Wark on Joseph Needham, the Great Amphibian: “if one wanted a useful past for this present, Needham’s life and work might be one of them”.
