Links for you. Science:

You are not a bad person if you do the things you need to do to get/keep a job in academia
The Morality of Open Access vs Increasing Diversity
Which came first, hermits or kings?
Genes Aren’t Just Architects; They’re Actors
A Question Remains

Other:

On the Death of Dreams: If we are honest with ourselves we will see a president who believes in particular black morality, but eschews particular black policy.
Twain’s War Prayer
Rushing to War Against Syria
The Myth Behind the Origins of Summer Vacation
The 9 Wildest Complaints Against Trump University (he’s a sociopath)
Child Hunger So Common That Three-Quarters Of Teachers Have Hungry Students
Philadelphia mayor still blaming teachers for funding crisis created by Republican governor (also worth noting that the state has taken over the city schools)
Here’s Why You’re Not Going to Win Storrow Pool
The One Question You Must Ask Before You Invest
Two Minds on Syria
Describing My Experiences in Afghanistan—in 6 Words
Behold The World’s Smallest Working Macintosh!