Links 10/27/15

Links for you. Science:

How we are all contributing to the destruction of coral reefs: Sunscreen
Two geeky charts show why we have no clue how much snow will fall in Washington this winter (excellent)
Acting classes give scientists tools to pitch their work
Fracking Disaster: Kansas Went From 1 Earthquake Per Year To 42 A Week
Jews, Creativity and the Genius of Disobedience

Other:

President Obama Needs to Cut Ties with This Alleged Grifter
Millenials are the key to Democratic success, and overwhelmingly, they want Bernie (given low turnout among younger voters, I don’t think they’re “the key”, but do Democrats really want to spend their time ridiculing the future of the party?)
NBA player locked out of jewelry store – because black (apparently, calling ahead to make sure the store is open qualifies as suspicious)
On Spite (the British equivalent of movement conservatives)
I asked psychologists to analyze Trump supporters. This is what I learned.
The Lonely Death of George Bell
Bronx Cheer: The New York borough that once symbolized urban decline is safer and more stable—but most Bronxites’ lives are still precarious
Bernie Gets It Done: Sanders’ Record of Pushing Through Major Reforms Will Surprise You (Republican governors love the community health centers)
Yes, George W. Bush Deserves 10% of the Blame for 9/11, and 110% of the Blame for His Execrable Performance as a President After
Elections Have Consequences: Conservatives Are Trying To Cut Social Security Benefits
March of the Young White People
Ben Carson Is Wrong About the Holocaust: Jews Did Fight Back
TPP Intellectual Property Chapter is “A Disaster for Global Health”
Checking in on Matt Yglesias’s yoga instructors
AN MLK APPROACH TO THE GUN CONTROL FIGHT?
How To Keep [Your City] Weird: To protect a city’s character, residents need to welcome change

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