Welcome to Lowercase Weekend Reads. Grab a warm drink or a scotch, a comfortable seat and get ready for our weekend reads highlighting the most important articles of the week.

The Mystery of the Immaculate Concussion

Just when you thought the U.S.- Russia historical rivalry could not get any better…

Audio's Opportunity and Who Will Capture It

Great piece of technology and Audio. On the long side but worth the read. 

Trump's Crony Capitalism

“During his first presidential campaign four years ago, Donald Trump promised to change the way America does business. He has kept that promise: Now more than ever, America resembles the kind of crony-capitalist system that one more commonly associates with developing and post-communist countries.”

 What's in a Vote?

Great discussion on the importance of a vote. 

United States v. Google 

This is great news. This is a step in the right direction. Whether it will lead to something tangible that could set a precedent is the real question. Microsoft went through the same process and it ended with a forgettable fine. Let’s hope for everyone’s sake they make an example out of this. This a great summary of the case. 

What we are reading: 

Capital in the 21st Century by Thomas Piketty 

Next in line:

The Return of History: Conflict, Migration, and Geopolitics in the Twenty-First Century by Jennifer Welsh