Robert W. McGee (Fayetteville State): The Solution to Obamacare. Chris Bertram on the term “the taxpayer” as an apparently neutral synonym for “the public”. Atheists and homosexuals were called perverts once — why do we still see perversion where no harm is done? Malcolm Thorndike Nicholson on intellectual motion-sickness: Martha Nussbaum is one of the few philosophers who engages with a broad audience — it’s a shame that her new book is such a mess. Why do poor people “waste” money on luxury goods? Tressie McMillan Cottom investigates. A bunch of proposed laws would regulate government snoops — Raffaela Wakeman on a guide to which is which. How much are we willing to pay for the pursuit of happiness? Benjamin Radcliff suggests that social programs produce a happier population. Carl H. Klaus offers readers instruction in the secret arts of the persona in A Self Made of Words: Crafting a Distinctive Persona in Nonfiction Writing — Scott McLemee looks behind the mask. Intimations of Mortality: Death never lets us down — not even writing about death decreases the fear of it. Rogue researcher has “evidence” that the kraken really existed: What does it take to get your sea monster theory taken seriously these days? Jo Stewart on how there’s no God in Antarctica. Rules for spies: America will not and should not stop spying — but a clearer focus and better oversight are needed to restore trust.
