This Day in Blogging History: Young atheists' survival guide; Karl Rove's terrifying interview; Tech nouveau design

One year ago today

Young Atheist's Survival Guide: These atheist students know their rights and have fought for them, sometimes at tremendous personal cost. Their examples serve as inspiration for all the young atheists out there who live in communities where school often feels no different from church and teachers are no different from preachers.

Five years ago today

Quietly Terrifying Karl Rove NYT Interview: By the time you reach the end, you half expect the guy to bust out the chianti and liver and start hissing at you.

Ten years ago today
Bruce Sterling and "Tech Nouveau" design examples: Round-up of 21st-century "Tech Nouveau": buildings and products that incorporate organic forms in a manner similar to Art Nouveau movement of the early 20th century.