The complexity of the parallel Syrian conflicts, and why US intervention could not thread the maze.

Richard Falkvinge: "child porn" laws aren't as bad as you think — they're much much worse. They cause a litany of injustices, including interference with journalism of the most socially important kind.

People should have a chance to value work itself, not only as a way to get money.

US citizens: phone your congresscritter to oppose attacking Syria.

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Some reports attribute chemical weapons to Assad's men and others to the Sa'udi-supported al-Nusra Islamist group. Neither can be proved.