outsider music The music scene from Garden State but it's Wesley Willis Thom Dunn

new jersey New Jersey issues long awaited apology for systematically shutting down gay bars Jess Sabine

Entertainment Allee Willis — genius behind "Friends" theme song, finally gets her incredible story told Mark Frauenfelder

tech Sir David Attenborough displeased by AI clones of his voice Rob Beschizza

politics Widespread racist texts investigated by FBI Jason Weisberger

Commercial breaks Behind the scenes: CNN panelist explains how MAGA guest got kicked off show — and banned from network (video) Carla Sinclair

Gardening while Black Black pastor arrested for watering white neighbor's flowers gets green light to sue police (video) Carla Sinclair

politics MAGA Mike does not commit to certifying the election Jason Weisberger

politics With apologies, it is overwhelmingly in the media's interest that Trump wins Rob Beschizza

yummy Purslane is a weed that's ubiquitious, delicious, and nutritious! Jennifer Sandlin

Boing Boing Gadgets Get the cheap seats—and use 50x zoom to see artists from Billie Eilish to Billy Joel up close Boing Boing's Shop

psychedelics UCLA plans a garden for tripping during psychedelic medicine studies Allan Rose Hill

law Judge: copyright means public has no right to read Nashville school shooter's writings Rob Beschizza

top talent This miniature diorama perfectly recreates legendary Mississippi juke joint "Junior's Place" Jennifer Sandlin

science fiction "Big Germs" — short fiction by Rudy Rucker Boing Boing

bruce springsteen The enduring power of Bruce Springsteen's music: a fan's journey Mark Cerulli

ants How to choose between white caulk and black caulk Thom Dunn

italy Italian ad with nuns eating potato chips as communion wafers called 'blasphemy' Rusty Blazenhoff

Delightful Creatures Year of the cicadas: two 17-year broods wake up at once Carolyn Townsend