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Home Body

by benhuberman August 20, 2020October 19, 2022

On the visible and invisible systems that connect our homes to the outside world — and that bring injustice, power imbalances, and the labor of others into our private spheres.

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A Lesson in Acceptance

by benhuberman August 19, 2020October 19, 2022

In Houston, Texas, Bryan Washington explores what it means to be a regular at a restaurant — and how this type of relationship has evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Poison of Male Incivility

by benhuberman July 25, 2020October 19, 2022

On Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s powerful speech on the House floor, and the entrenched narrative of the “disruptive” woman.

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Slate Star Codex and Silicon Valley’s War Against the Media

by benhuberman July 14, 2020October 19, 2022

The story of a controversial blogger, the weaponization of online engagement, and the growing fault lines between tech and traditional journalism.

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What Does It Take to Become a Wine Superpower?

by benhuberman June 23, 2020October 19, 2022

Canada is a leading exporter of maple syrup, oil, and bacon. Wine? Not so much. A French transplant in British Columbia is trying to change that.

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Someone is Wrong on the Internet: A Study in Pandemic Distraction

by benhuberman June 23, 2020October 19, 2022

What do you do when all productivity hacks, parenting tips, and writing tricks lead to the same outcome — a total, pandemic-induced inability to focus?

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Stewed Awakening

by benhuberman May 21, 2020October 19, 2022

On Alison Roman, social media, and the conundrum of formerly “exotic” foods finding mainstream success.

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Posted inBusiness & Tech, Current Events, Highlight, Nonfiction

What Does a Post-Apocalyptic Gated Community Look Like?

by benhuberman March 20, 2020October 19, 2022

For wealthy Americans, a dystopian future includes underground golfing in South Dakota.

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Real Estate for the Apocalypse: My Journey into a Survival Bunker

by benhuberman March 19, 2020October 19, 2022

In the Black Hills of South Dakota, entrepreneurs are translating fears of societal collapse into post-apocalyptic gated communities.

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When Readers Support Longreads, We Can Nurture Strong Relationships with Writers

by benhuberman March 2, 2020October 19, 2022

There’s a direct link between our readers’ commitment to Longreads and our ability to commit your favorite writers.

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