If new parents say they don’t have intrusive thoughts about harm befalling their babies, “they’re lying.”
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‘I’m Not Saving These Pit Bulls—They Are Saving Me’
Jason Flatt’s animal rescue operation, Friends to the Forlorn, has saved 600 dogs and counting since 2009 and specializes in rescuing pit bills.
‘Mommy, Are We Famous?’: On the Rise of Kid Influencers on Instagram
Kids are a growing part of Instagram’s influencer marketing industry. At Fast Company, Katharine Schwab reports on the rising stars of the platform — and the parents managing their “careers” behind the scenes.
One Foot (and Paw) in Front of the Other: How Far Would You Go For Your Dog?
What would you sacrifice for your pet? When Shawna Richer’s dog, Scout, became paralyzed, she had to make a choice: would she put her down, or do whatever it took to save her?
When No One Pulls the Trigger, the Gun Is to Blame
At The Trace, Casey Parks tells the story of a Mississippi father seeking justice after learning a faulty rifle is responsible for the death of his younger son.
Thank You for Not Being Afraid, Pat Maginnis
Compromise and political reform only take you so far; sometimes you need to shake the whole system.
‘It Happened to My Father the Way It Happened’: The Truth About Green Book
At Vanity Fair, film critic K. Austin Collins explores the shaky “true story” of Green Book, the film by Peter Farrelly starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali.
The Rich Man and the Sea
Laurie Penny spends four days on a boat confronting the archetypal story of “man vs. blockchain.”
You Have to Make Money to Make Money
Is that not how the saying goes? Someone tell Amazon.
Who Do You Have for Science This Year, I Have Mr. YouTube Again
“The longer these kids stayed there, the further behind they were.”
