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lakes Councilman seems to think he owns public lakefront area by his house Rob Beschizza

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music Sabine Volkert's vibrant animations of delightful creatures Andrea James

vision Why does long-term zero-g hurt astronauts' eyes? Mystery solved Andrea James

law Harry Shearer sues studio over Spinal Tap, says he's received $98 in royalties over 30 years Cory Doctorow

News #RightToRecord: DOJ must investigate arrests of citizens who document police killings Laura Poitras and David Felix Sutcliffe

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politics Outstanding rant about establishment pearl-clutching over Trump Cory Doctorow

crime NYPD cops charged with felonies after beating up mailman Rob Beschizza

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