Around the Net

Another quick assortment of online goodies for your pleasurable consumption. This post primarily focusing on some in depth editorial writings.

Interesting articles all over the net this Tuesday:
The Nation offers up: Springtime for Equality, a look into the Vermont legislative decision to overpower its governor's veto and legalize gay marriage. The Job Solution, an editorial piece on how an employment-focused bailout/stimulus is what's needed to get our economy rolling again. Global Crime Wave?, pondering about whether or not we're headed to a world with more criminal behavior thanks to this global recession.

The Atlantic has several good reads: The Hipster Depression, the side effects of a recession on indie rock bands. Produce Is Seasonal. Why Not Meat?, thoughts on the overproduction of meat. One World, Under God, a look at the globalization of religion.

Slate's got: The Youtube for Artistes, a feature on Vimeo with some nice video finds attached. The Careful Exaggerator, how Obama mediates his rhetoric. Also, an eye-opening photo reel from the grave situation still taking place in Rwanda.

And the NY Times has a decent mental health editorial piece entitled When All You Have Left Is Your Pride.

So there you have it, a full dosage of some meaty mind stimulation.
--Drew