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.
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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?
The Portrait of the Artist as a Criminal
Max Harris didn’t cause the warehouse fire in which 36 people died, yet he’s being held responsible for it.
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.
Piecing Together the Story of an Oregon Serial Killer
Finally telling the story of the women who were raped and murdered along Oregon’s Highway 20.
‘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.”
Sea Lion Herschel: Steelhead Salmon Scapegoat
They tried every deterrent, including forced relocation, but Herschel the sea lion and his posse returned year after year to enjoy the free steelhead salmon buffet in Puget Sound.
You Have to Make Money to Make Money
Is that not how the saying goes? Someone tell Amazon.
