Elke Schwarz (LSE): @hannah_arendt: A Hypothetical Exploration of Hannah Arendt’s Perspectives on Social Networking. Al Mauroni (USAF): Nuclear Terrorism: Are We Prepared? From Reddit’s “Explain Like I’m Five”, what exactly is Obamacare and what did it change? Jack Goldsmith on how post-decision leaks will change the Supreme Court. At Jacobin.com, Slavoj Zizek responds to his critics. From TELOSscope, Sunil Kumar looks at Theodor W. Adorno's "The Stars Down to Earth: The Los Angeles Times Astrology Column," from Telos 19 (Spring 1974). A review of The End of Illness by David B. Agus. From Worldwatch, a look at five great grains with promise for the future. A review of The Imperial Messenger: Thomas Friedman at Work by Belen Fernandez. 50 years of Walmart: A look at ten ways Walmart changed the world. From Monthly Review, Ellen Brun and Jacques Hersh on faux internationalism and really existing imperialism. Investigative reporter Greg Palast is back — and this time, it’s personal. There’s a prospect on the Right: Ted Cruz might become the next Ronald Reagan — if he can just win an election first.
