The Secret History of Guns | The Atlantic
The modern gun-rights movement was launched by the Black Panthers in 1967 when they advocated the right to bear loaded weapons in public, at a time when politicians wanted to disarms civilians because the Panthers policed the police. (August 9, 2011)

"The Loving Story": How an Interracial Couple Changed a Nation | Mother Jones
Insane. If a man marries the woman he loves, it is nobody's business but theirs. In 1958 Virginia police raided the house of Mildred and Richard Loving - at two in the morning - because they broke the law that forbade interracial marriage. Pure evil.

If you think that's bad, it gets worse. "Though most Americans no longer object to interracial unions, when a no-longer-enforced state law was placed on the ballot in South Carolina in 1998, 30 percent still favoured the ban and 62 percent voted to toss it. A poll of likely Republican primary voters in that state last month (2012) showed 20 percent still saying interracial marriage should be illegal." (Source: Washington Post)

(February 13, 2012)

Marissa Mayer Biography | Business Insider
The Glass Cliff is when women are put in charge of companies that are almost bound to fail. By most standards however Marissa Meyer has done a good job so far. Superior intelligence and needing just four hours of sleep help a lot. (August 24, 2013)

'Great Escaper' D-Day veteran Bernard Jordan says 'I loved every minute' | The Daily Mail
Donning war medals under a raincoat, veteran Bernard Jordan, 89, sneaked out of his care home, was reported missing, to turn up in Normandy for the 70th anniversary commemorations of D-Day. A great escape! Sadly Mr. Jordan passed away in January 2015. (June 8, 2014)

The Elon Musk interview on Mars colonisation | Aeon
Elon Musk argues that we must put a million people on Mars if we are to ensure that humanity has a future. (September 30, 2014)

China is building the most extensive global commercial-military empire in history | Quartz
The USA is fighting the last war or the one before that, while China is busy to build an empire by connecting all corners of the Eurasian continent. One of the best reads in a long time. (June 9, 2015)

The obscure legal system that lets corporations sue countries | The Guardian
Set up to promote investment, the system allows companies to sue states for compensation. The TTIP massively increases its scope and power. Investment funds have taken notice and companies increasingly use the threat of a lawsuit to pressure governments. (June 10, 2015)

Photos: Contemporary art you can jump on, climb through and slide down | Quartz
Finally art you can literally enjoy. No need to understand it, just experience and love it. A wonderful collection of interactive art. Feel free to touch. (June 12, 2015)

The secret world of Isis brides: 'U dnt hav 2 pay 4 ANYTHING if u r wife of a martyr' | The Guardian
What draws western women to Islamic State’s violent jihad? Nabeelah Jaffer spent months talking to British and US ‘sisters’, before and after they travelled to Syria. How were they convinced by promises of a ‘perfect’ society and life as a martyr’s widow? (June 24, 2015)

Foreign tourists attacked in western Afghanistan | The Guardian
Trip of a lifetime One of several. Could've been us. Yes, you know what you sign up for. Hope you & everybody else is OK Geoff. Stay safe. Hope to see you soon. All the best. (August 3, 2016)