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A man dressed as an ugly sister from the show Cinderella
Posted inFeature

The Big, Bonkers, British, Christmas Pantomime

by Carolyn Wells December 15, 2021October 20, 2022

Oh, yes I did! An attempt to explain the bizarre tradition of the British Christmas pantomime.

Posted inNonfiction

The Cult That Promises to Cure Addiction

by Longreads August 12, 2021October 20, 2022

For 50 years, Enthusiastic Sobriety programs have offered to help teenagers kick drugs and alcohol. But former followers say ES doesn’t save lives—it destroys them.

Posted inCurrent Events, Featured, Highlight, Nonfiction, Quotes, Writing

What Happened to Milad? A Palestinian Father Searches for His Son.

by Seyward Darby May 24, 2021October 19, 2022

One man’s quest to find his son lays bare the reality of Palestinian life under Israeli rule.

Posted inBooks, Crime, Current Events, Highlight, Nonfiction, Quotes, Writing

‘Can You Imagine How That Felt?’: Blake Bailey’s Predations, As Told By His Students

by Seyward Darby April 30, 2021October 19, 2022

The inside story of author Blake Bailey’s grooming of middle-school girls.

Posted inNonfiction

The Syrian Rebels Who Found Refuge in Books

by Carolyn Wells March 22, 2021October 14, 2022

In a town under siege from Assad’s regime, a small group built a library from books rescued from the rubble.

Posted inCurrent Events, Featured, Highlight, Quote Posts, Quotes

“People are dying waiting”

by Krista Stevens February 23, 2021October 19, 2022

“Miguel Jr. and Jeannette are troubled that Miguel’s doctors didn’t present ECMO as an option, and then resisted the idea when the family suggested it.”

Posted inBusiness, Crime, Current Events, Featured, Highlight, Nonfiction

The Silencing of #MeToo Reporting in Germany

by Seyward Darby January 28, 2021October 19, 2022

How an HIV specialist in Germany is using media law to erase reporting of sexual abuse allegations against him.

Posted inBusiness, Current Events, Featured, Highlight, investigations, Nonfiction, Quote Posts, Quotes, Travel

What Happened to Cruise Ship Workers Once the Passengers Were Gone?

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands January 13, 2021October 19, 2022

At the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, cruise companies “went to great lengths to repatriate vacationers.” But for crew members, it was a different story.

Posted inCurrent Events, Highlight, Writing

Neighborhood Watch: The Strange Aftermath of a ‘Karen’ Encounter

by Seyward Darby December 24, 2020October 19, 2022

In a progressive New Jersey community, racial solidarity is complicated.

Posted inNonfiction

Longreads Best of 2020: Writing on COVID-19

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands December 14, 2020October 13, 2022

Our top story picks in COVID-19 reporting this year.

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