From bull rides to military parades, the world transforms us in surprising ways. The best stories get close enough to document our transformation.
Brendan Fitzgerald
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Is Gen X Actually the Greatest Generation?
“How one era changed everything about the culture — and why we’re so nostalgic for its creations.”
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Very Important People
“‘Whichever line is the longest,’ I said. ‘That’s the line I belong in.'”
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Jesus Christ is Born in Texas
“70,000 believers arrive at the Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas to witness America’s greatest Christmas pageant.”
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Cool Enchantment
“The ad is seductive but transparent. We don’t believe the copy but appreciate its innocence.”
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The Story John Darnielle Lived to Tell
“When he was a teenager, the Mountain Goats founder never expected to make it to 21. He has since become one of this century’s best songwriters. The lessons of his survival, life, and work feel endless.”
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Experiences in Groups
“The more you can perceive, the more choice you will have about how to respond.”
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Pizzastroika
“In 1990, in the last breaths of the Cold War, a delicious act of American subversion unfolded in Moscow. It’s long been forgotten. It shouldn’t be.”