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A Reason.com article argues that Washington D.C.’s “safe storage” law for firearms renders them unusable in self-defense, despite exceptions. via Reason.com

An Indian bank aims to empower sex workers by providing savings accounts, enabling them to refuse clients who won't use condoms and gain financial security. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Engadget's homepage features tech news, reviews and buying guides, including coverage of Amazon Prime Day deals. via Engadget

The Center for Union Facts is offering ten teachers $10,000 each to quit their jobs. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Researchers in the Philippines offered smokers zero-interest bank accounts that would forfeit deposits if urine tests showed smoking after 6 months, resulting in a surprising 30% success rate for quitting among participants. via Freakonomics.

This Freakonomics blog examines how charities can operate more like businesses, citing Smile Train as a successful example.

Linda Bilmes and Joseph Stiglitz analyze the economic costs of the Iraq War, saying they are much bigger than people realize and could hurt the U.S. economy for a long time. via Economist's View.

March 2008 data shows the U.S. is likely entering a recession, with economists pointing to falling non-farm payrolls as a key indicator.

via Freakonomics

Danger Mouse will produce Beck's upcoming album, according to sources connected to both musicians. via Paper Tiger.

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

32 vendors in Chinatown were shut down for selling counterfeit goods, which led to the closure of similar shops.