Headlines from September 18, 2012

Why we should be concerned about a maritime dispute between the world’s second- and third-largest economies.
Who comprises the 47%: those who are subject to payroll tax, the retired and elderly, and the poor.
Americans who supposedly don’t pay taxes live in states that mostly swung Republican in 2008. #maps
Voter photo ID laws are a solution to in-person voter fraud—which is a problem that doesn’t really happen.
Typically a Democratic stronghold, residents at the San Remo on the Upper West Side have donated twice as much to Romney as Obama.
NYC voters complain about unreadable primary ballots printed in seven-point type.
Let them know (gently) that they are being watched. How to hack voters’ brains.
Sandusky to be sentenced on Oct. 9, faces hundreds of years in prison.
He would lend a comforting ear, and then start to help out. Gladwell on Sandusky and the psychology of child molesters.
Letting nonprofits become businesses could be a way for capitalism to do some good. #opinions
William Gibson on why the least important thing about sci-fi is its ability to predict the future. #interviews
British doctor employs manga comic to show surgeons how a drug could save hemorrhaging patients.
Evidence suggests ancient humans collected bird feathers for ornamentation.
Food researcher traces the arc of human evolution along our predilection for fermented foods.
On the first anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, 150 are arrested as the latest stats show the rich have become richer. #ows
Speaking at a private fundraiser, Romney claims 47% of Americans are government-dependent and don’t pay taxes. #video
Instigated by police, anti-Japan protests are being used by the Chinese government as foreign policy.
Afghanistan joint patrols suspended, exit strategy compromised due to increase in insider attacks.
Sharp escalation in indiscriminate attacks on Syrian civilians as the conflict spills across borders.
Self-immolation isn’t suicide and rarely sees immediate results—but compels communities to act. #opinions
Putin critic fired for not covering crane stunt gets meeting, help, eco-lecture from Putin.
Russian press peddles theory that the State Dept. is behind a huge conspiracy, funding Pussy Riot, using cookie bribes.
How to fight Islamophobia: Mock Newsweek‘s “Muslim Rage” cover with a meme.
Carly Rae Jepsen got famous trading on her YouTube meme and may be the first to stay viral. #celebrities
Dog shoots hand that feeds him. #animals