News in Brief How to Decode a Syrian Chemical Weapons Claim An unofficial club of weapons experts looks for clues. Marc Herman
News in Brief A Tunisian Activist Describes How Manning’s Leaks Helped Topple a Dictator Sami ben Gharbia was one of the first recipients of the "Cablegate" files. Marc Herman
Social Justice Medal of Honor Recipient, in New Act of Valor, Thanks His Shrink As wave of military suicides continues. Marc Herman
News in Brief Unfortunately, Syria Didn’t Sign the World’s Chemical Weapons Treaty One of only five countries on Earth to say no to the global ban. Marc Herman
Social Justice Elmore Leonard’s Cowboy Economics The famous author, who died today, once earned $100 a week writing cowboy tales. Marc Herman
Social Justice World’s Oldest Living Human Found, Not in the Usual Place Are freak longevity cases more about record-keeping than genetics, diet, or exercise? Marc Herman
News in Brief Did a Scandal-Plagued Politician Just Successfully Wag the Dog? Spain's Mariano Rajoy picks a suspiciously perfect moment to revive a 300-year-old fight with England. Marc Herman
News in Brief A Syrian Exile Writes on Leaving Home A series of testimonials offers notes from civilians amid the conflict, claims Syria Deeply. Marc Herman
Social Justice Ramadan Ends, and Now They Nag About Dessert? A newspaper in the emirates suggests breaking bad dietary habits along with the fast. Marc Herman