I wrote about Madagascar, where I was bitten by a lemur and met the yogurt kingpin president, who was overthrown in a coup by a radio DJ. Also: a queen who poisoned tens of thousands of people with Tangena nuts. https://www.forkingpaths.co/p/the-yogurt-kingpin-the-radio-dj-coup
The yogurt kingpin, the radio DJ coup, and the most interesting island on Earth
Madagascar is a fascinating island home to 30 million people. It's also home to bizarre, volatile politics that virtually nobody knows about. Now, you will.
Enjoying #DCI Finals is making me wish I watched more #drumcorps all Summer. West Coast love shows are done by July. Maybe a move to more regional contests is in play in the future? I’d support it! #MarchingArts
How to Quickly Get to the Important Truth Inside Any Privacy Policy – The Markup
An investigative data journalist and a former tech lawyer teach you how to spot tricks and hidden disclosures within these interminable documents—and even how to claw back some privacy
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Some personal news: Thrilled that The Guardian picked my book for its Long Read. Every author wants the Long Read because the Long Read is read. Tomorrow, The Guardian will feature the Bulgarian Virus Factory and the mysterious "Dark Avenger" story from "Fancy Bear Goes Phishing"