Weekly Filet #269: the art of breaking The Rules™. And more.
1. Millennials destroyed the rules of written English – and created something better (Mashable)
I don't have a whole lot of explicit life goals, but this is one: Never start complaining about how people younger than me use language. This article gives a fascinating overview on how a new form of written language is being established on the web. «A rulebook which states that deliberately misspelled words and misused grammar can convey tone, nuance, humour, and even annoyance.» One warning before you start reading: Once you're in the know, you will never again be not conflicted about ending a sentence with a full stop(.)
2. A Betrayal (Pro Publica)
The teenager told police all about his gang, MS-13. In return, he was slated for deportation and marked for death. What a story. And such great animated illustrations to tell it.
3. The bottom line (Tampa Bay Times)
A dividing line between poor and not poor I haven't really thought about before. One in three families in the US can’t afford diapers. Why are they so expensive? And what are the consequences for those who struggle to afford them?
4. Better Democracy Promotion through Immigration (Lawfare)
Here's an intriguing hypothesis: An excellent way to spread democracy is to take in more migrants from dictatorships.
5. A Japanese Photographer Traces How Cities Are Built and Destroyed (The New Yorker)
A beautiful photo essay.