The Death and Life of Atlantic City
Paumgarten reports on the series of financial troubles that has befallen Atlantic City, which has struggled in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and several casino closings.
The Rise and Fall of a Bitcoin Kingpin
How Mark Karpeles forged an empire out of digital currency before becoming a suspect in a half-billion dollar heist.
When Prisons Need to Be More Like Nursing Homes
America’s prison population is rapidly graying. So what happens to the growing pool of older, ailing inmates incarcerated in institutions that weren’t designed to serve as nursing homes?
Beyond the Breach
Ten years after Katrina, Wright Thompson reports on the transformation of New Orleans, meeting with athletes, activists, community leaders, journalists, and legislators to get a sense of how far the city has come, and the difficult work that still needs to be done.
Homes for the Homeless
An illustrated look at Utah’s approach to providing housing for the homeless with no strings attached. It’s turning out both cheaper and more effective than other solutions, but why haven’t other cities followed suit?
Dov Charney Vs. American Apparel’s Board of Directors
A look inside the ‘conspiracy’ that forced Dov Charney out of American Apparel.
Searching for Sugar Daddy
A very blunt and humorous examination of the sugar daddy/baby dynamic.
The Downstairs Gays
John Sherman straddles the line between cyberstalking and innocent curiosity in this humorous essay about his fascination with the downstairs neighbors.
Breaking the Mold
Social scientist Bella DePaulo’s research reveals a broader array of lifestyles—from our relationships to our living spaces—than many of us could dream up.
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