2008

A photo of Earth and the Moon as seen from Mars was taken by the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Jacob Sullum argues that the United States' high incarceration rate, particularly for drug offenses, is a misuse of resources and may harm public safety. via Reason.com

The ACLU is challenging an Arizona school's strip-search of an 8th-grade honor student suspected of having ibuprofen.

Frederic Sautet's blog post explores whether the lack of real-world constraints in virtual worlds fosters libertarian ideals. via Coordination Problem

A 2008 article from *The Economist* argues against then-Democratic presidential candidates' suggestions to end NAFTA. via The Economist

Teen suicide rates are lower than adult rates and have been declining since the late 1980s, while rates plateau between ages 20-65 and rise again for those 65 and older. via Marginal REVOLUTION.