2010

This blog post from Crooked Timber discusses Rand Paul's stance on the Civil Rights Act and the implications of his libertarian philosophy on his political positions. via Crooked Timber

On poverty's and journalism's dirty secrets can be found at "sweat and ink," a literary journal sharing fiction and fine writing from Africa.

The "masthead" or "about us" page for Talking Points Memo lists the names and titles of the website's staff.

Mark Twain's potentially scandalous tell-all memoir will finally be published, 100 years after his death, as he requested. via 3 Quarks Daily

Scott Sumner's blog post presents evidence that countries adopting liberal economic policies experienced stronger per capita GDP growth. via Econlib

A 1997 article from the *Miami New Times* explores the folklore and mythology created by children living in homeless shelters, emphasizing the role of these stories in providing hope and meaning in the face of adversity. via Miami New Times

Learn more about the subscription options available from the Financial Times, including Trial, Premium Digital, and Print. via The source of this content is the Financial Times.

A study explored suggests gay individuals may have a greater attention to detail than their straight counterparts.

via The Neurocritic

The Daily Beast encountered a 404 error while attempting to access content indicating the specific page couldn't be found. via The Daily Beast

Tyler Cowen shares a Buzzfeed article featuring sixteen unique items sold at Chinese Walmarts, including crocodiles, turtles, and pig faces. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Robin Hanson reviews Matt Ridley's book "The Rational Optimist," agreeing with the premise that trade, not human uniqueness, spurred innovation, but suggesting Ridley is too optimistic about the future. via Overcoming Bias.

Tyler Cowen links to a piece on economist Scott Sumner, along with links about the intelligence of athletes, the economics of malware, Lady Gaga, and a book review. via Marginal REVOLUTION