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Own Your Own Data

Larry Hardesty Massachusetts Institute of Technology
A new system would allow individuals to pick and choose what data to share with websites and mobile apps.

No Water For Motown: Why Detroit Is Denying Its Citizens This Basic Human Right

Katrina vanden Heuvel The Nation
In March, when the winter freeze finally began to thaw, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), the city’s public utility, announced that it would resume shutting off water to delinquent customers, at a rate of 1,500 to 3,000 per week. As a result, some 40 percent of DWSD customers will lose their water supply by the end of the summer

The Emerging Democratic Debate

Robert Borosage Campaign for America's Future
There is a fundamental debate brewing in the party, grounded on very different perspectives that lead in significantly different directions.

Friday Nite Videos -- July 11, 2014

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Inequality is real, and it was created. Charlie Haden: El Quinto Regimiento. Eat kelp. NYC Women Talk Cat Calling. Epic Rap Battle: Isaac Newton vs Bill Nye.

Charlie Haden: El Quinto Regimiento

Charlie Haden, the great American bassist, died today at 76. This track, inspired by the anti-fascist music of the Spanish Republic, is from his 1969 album Liberation Music Orchestra

Totally Biased: NYC Women Talk Cat Calling

The women of NYC are sick of being harassed on the street so Kamau tries something different—treating them with respect. Afterwards, Kamau provides tips for men who want to make a change.