politics Conservative politician apologizes for saying people on welfare "needed putting down". Rob Beschizza

art Beautiful art made from ashes of euthanized shelter animals Andrea James

suicide This high-tech suicide pod offers a quick, painless death and a built-in casket Rusty Blazenhoff

Inside the lives of people writing essays for US students Clive Thompson

Teenage Dutch rape victim not euthanized, contrary to reports Rob Beschizza

Kids Architects designed these groovy cat houses for charity Andrea James

corruption Candid Wall Street barons worry that GOP tax plan will lead to literal euthanasia of the rentier Cory Doctorow

security Brickerbot is mysterious antimalware that nukes badly secured Internet of Shit gadgets Cory Doctorow

Science Yes, humans are capable of creating a happy and successful liberal society: The Netherlands Maureen Herman

art Los Angeles: Freaky "Boogeyman"-themed occult art show (opens Saturday!) David Pescovitz

Copyfight Sex Criminals: Robin Hood bank robbers who can stop time when they orgasm Cory Doctorow

Awesome nonprofit Wings of Rescue: pilots donate flights to take euthanasia-bound dogs and cats to adopting homes Xeni Jardin