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Kathryn Chan (Victoria): The Advancement of Religion as a Charitable Purpose in an Age of Religious Neutrality. Julie Gould on how to build a better PhD: There are too many PhD students for too few academic jobs — but with imagination, the problem could be solved. Erick Fernandez on how the Panthers are the most unapologetically black team in NFL history. Dave Schilling on why Cam Newton is conservative white America’s heel from hell: The Carolina Panthers quarterback has been set up as the polar opposite of Peyton Manning in Super Bowl 50 — and that tells us a lot about America. Timothy B. Lee on the fascinating economics behind Playboy’s decision to drop nudes from its magazine. Obama shifts to final “fuck it” phase of his presidency, proposes $10/barrel fee on oil to fund clean transportation. Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice received sensitive info through private emails.