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This article claims that "inflation hurts the poor," and then goes on to say that "so does everything else." via The Economist

Democratic voter registration is surging in Pennsylvania, with the potential to impact the Democratic primary and future elections. via The source of this content is Politico.

Arthur Brooks reports that gun owners in America are happier than non-gun owners, with the happiness gap persisting across political affiliations and income levels. via Marginal REVOLUTION

The ratio of fake to real doctors in Delhi, India is 1:1 according to a fact shared by Tyler Cowen on Marginal Revolution.

A mom in NYC sparked debate after letting her nine-year-old son ride the subway and bus home alone. via kottke.org

Scott Adams jokingly claims that recent scientific breakthroughs have solved all of his problems, including energy dependence, mortality, and overpopulation. via The Dilbert Blog

Whining is a sign to shift your mental energy, according to quotes shared on Kottke.org.

Ernest Hemingway believed that good writing shouldn't rely on pre-planned symbolism, preferring instead to focus on realism to evoke deeper meaning. via kottke.org

This article outlines actions the author believes the 44th US president should take upon taking office, including closing Guantanamo Bay and ending signing statements.

An examination of the economics behind high-end prostitution, explaining the expenses, risks, and services that justify steep fees. The article notes that escorts often provide companionship beyond sexual services and includes a link to a more detailed piece on the subject. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke thinks this list of the 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches of All Time will take hours to get through. The list, hosted on Nerve.com, often includes videos of the sketches.

This is the ninth installment of a series on kottke.org that provides updates to recent posts, including active threads about helicopters and mispronounced words.