August 17, 2017

Two days after his police killed 32 in drug raids, Duterte says they can kill human-rights activists who interfere. / The Guardian

“The only thing I’d be impartial about is what prison this guy goes to.” Transcripts from Shkreli’s jury selection. / Harper’s

A running count of Confederate monuments across the US that have been removed, or are in the process of removal. / The New York Times

The thesis of Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the 21st Century was that the share of profits that go to capital* will always increase faster than the share that go to labor—meaning that, the longer capitalism continues, the more unequal it will become. / robertdkirkby.com

To write a pop hit in 2017, slow things down—below 120 bpm should do it. / Rolling Stone

Some white supremacists are dismayed when genetic tests show they’re not as white as they believe. / STAT

“Doxing is a sloppy form of justice that often hurts many beyond the intended target. It punishes their families, and even people who look like them or have similar names.” The ethics of yanking the hoods off white supremacists online. / Wired

Chicago neighborhoods with greater tree canopy have lower crime—whether correlation or causation is up for debate. / Atlas Obscura

Compared to past administrations, mounting evidence shows Trump has already hit lame-duck status. / The Atlantic

For the latest on the Barcelona attacks, follow the Guardian’s coverage. / The Guardian