For Harley Rustad’s too-tall bonsai Ficus religiosa, the first cut was indeed the deepest.
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The Specialized Field of Fetal Surgery
It’s a field as small as the people it operates on, and for many parents, it’s the only hope their children have.
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How the Border Patrol Threatens Civil Liberties Far from the Border
While ICE makes headlines, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency continues to detain and search American citizens far from the actual border, and it doesn’t need a warrant.
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Lady Gaga, Celeb Profiles, and the Third Remake of “A Star is Born”
Rachel Syme profiles Lady Gaga and dives deep into the mystique and mythology of “A Star is Born.”
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It’s a Small Paycheck After All
Disneyland’s painfully low wages make for an unmagical kingdom.
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The Meaning of “Aquemini”
OutKast’s masterful 1998 album “Aquemini” defined a bold and Black South and predicted today’s pop music landscape.
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25 Years of Vibe Magazine
From its first issue in 1993, Vibe magazine reflected the “multicultural mainstream.”
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At the Place Where Marketing and Art Meet, You Get This Profile of Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper’s new film is ultimately about the way commerce can ruin art, which is why he won’t answer the personal questions Taffy Brodesser-Akner asked him.
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The Underground Magazine That Helped Shape Portland, Oregon
Before Portland was a known entity, a group of volunteers and one charismatic editor published an indie arts magazine called Snipehunt. This is its story.
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Still Celebrating the Greatest Day in Hip-Hop
On one summer day in 1998, XXL magazine gathered 177 hip-hop artists for one of the greatest musical photographs of all time: A Great Day in Hip-Hop.