Rand Fishkin

Inside every group member is a potential lone dissenter who can restore a sense of individuality and create a foundation for constructive dissent

May we all have Marilee's courage

We need to stop stereotyping, because the data doesn't fit the narrative

The best piece I've read on this topic. Nuanced, and complex, just like reality.

Fascinating

This is wholly incredible. Fingers crossed, it takes off like universal basic income, and real attempts are made to experiment.

This might be the best political writing I've seen in months, and it tells a truly Hollywood-worthy story of Mueller and Comey from the Bush years that I'd never before heard.

Great case study in how PR can help drive adoption

This is beautiful: "In a time of such upheaval and uncertainty, our reckless, quiet love feels like deliverance."

A fascinating, transparent look into the mechanics of cookbook printing (and of rejecting the status quo and standard publishing offers)

While remarkably (and obviously) England-centric, there's some interesting perspectives in here (and it might make us all think more about how we converse with each other)

Frustrating for those of us in digital marketing, but a powerful case for in-person meetings, events, conferences, etc.

The evidence for an "ambition gap" keeps shrinking: "women’s desires to reach the top ranks at work primarily varies by company, rather than by family status, as commonly thought."

The American way is pure madness

I've been guilty of fostering this type of environment myself. Don't make my same mistakes.

Fascinating all the way around.

A must read for everyone. Like homework or performance reviews, there's just no good reason to keep doing things this way.

A very cool competitive advantage

This nails so much of the f'd up incentives Silicon Valley startup culture has brought us: "What sucker wants to earn $10 million/year at a 52.5% tax rate when you can get away with hundreds of millions in one take at just 15%? Nobody, that’s who."

I love stories like these, where small scale and patience makes something remarkable work.

Damn. Complicated as hell, but also also fascinating.

Remarkable what the author achieved through outsourcing.

There are some unconscious (and unhealthy) biases here of which we should all be aware

Remarkable how a more nuanced understanding changes the conclusion entirely.

Oh my god. I'm dying to go.

All my years of building products support this.

A short piece, but a good one

While I disagree with significant portions of this piece, it's absolutely worth a read.

In my experience, this matters more than anyone gives it credit

One of the more important pieces I've written about on-page SEO in the last few years (and one that received a lot of attention)

Really good data, and shows a clear, positive, hopeful trend. Only trouble is, not enough Americans feel racism/sexism/bigotry is disqualifying.

Great writing, and towards an important purpose

Remarkable for both its simplicity and its innovation

A solid, thorough assessment

Voice may, sadly, be a tech that only helps the big guys :-(

Could have been cheesy or predictable, but turned out to be a terrific read, full of good lessons and tools.

Clickbait title, but the logic and research links within redeem.