politics British politicians exempt themselves from warrantless spying under the Snoopers Charter Cory Doctorow

law Execs with long coporate crime rapsheets stand up for Apple's tax evasion and "the rule of law" Cory Doctorow

corruption US government agency's own numbers predict virtually no gains from TPP Cory Doctorow

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trumpism Watch 1958's "I Married a Monster from Outer Space" a sci-fi horror allegory for ideological fanaticism Mark Frauenfelder

nine inch nails Tony Hawk sings and rides a skateboard at the same time, in this awesome rendition of "Wish" by Nine Inch Nails Jennifer Sandlin

california Actor seeks attention Jason Weisberger

conspirituality We need to talk about Marianne Williamson Jennifer Sandlin

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Art and Design Happy Cartoonist Appreciation Day to those who celebrate Ruben Bolling

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los angeles LA driver's karmic crusade: one brake light rescue at a time Lee Keeler

magic the gathering Wizards of the Coast sends Pinkerton agents after YouTuber who unboxed a leaked Magic: The Gathering card set Thom Dunn

Science Cornell researchers study "trash barrel robots" in New York City Jennifer Sandlin

inventions Joseph's Machines: A funky contraption made of paint rollers that will steep and wring out your tea Popkin

qanon Listen to some gems from QAnon: The Musical Jennifer Sandlin

muppets Poinsettia reproductive structures or Muppets? You decide! Jennifer Sandlin

furniture Upgrade Ikea furniture with nice knobs and legs Rob Beschizza

MAD magazine Listen to Boing Boing's podcast interview with MAD's Al Jaffee (RIP) Mark Frauenfelder