World food prices are close to the 2008 record level, and this is exacerbating the shortage of food in Somalia caused by bad harvests.

Global heating will make both of these factors worse, and a study predicts it will kill a hundred million people by 2030. After that, it will get much worse.

Large internet companies are suing for permission to disclose the number of national security letters they receive.

What we really need to know is how many people's data they give to Big Brother.

Overcoming the what-the-hell effect.

US citizens: sign this petition to the FCC for network neutrality.

US citizens: sign this petition to restore the Voting Rights Act.