Opening Belz, Sept. 19

We simply must land a human being on Mars – NYT
Spirits of Keynes and Hayek do battle for minds of China's policymakers – The Economist
Japanese businesses in China report damage during protests – The Diplomat
Locked-out American Crystal workers go to court, ask for jobless benefits – Pioneer Press
Policies that allow 47% to pay no tax are pro-family, pro-old people – National Review
Yay! Credit card debt is falling in the U.S. – Felix Salmon
In Lindstrom, MN, in February, even critics of safety net depend on it – NYT
New York community college offers training for fracking – Marketplace
Remarkably clear photos from Antietam battlefield – Slate
Wait, did the Chinese gov't breed eagles to fight a gerbil infestation? – McSweeney's