The Dolphin Trainer Who Loved Dolphins Too Much
Dolphin trainer Ashley Guidry loved her job and the animals she worked with—in particular, a dolphin calf named Chopper. But years of seeing how business was done behind the scenes at a small marine park made her come to the painful conclusion that she had to walk away from it all.
What Does Gun Violence Really Cost?
A Mother Jones investigation reveals the total cost of gun violence in America: $229 billion per year.
The Human Upgrade
How tech billionaires are using money and data to solve for death.
Finalists for the 2015 Mirror Awards
Congrats to the 2015 Mirror Awards finalists! A list of nominees can be found here.
What Is It Like to Be Poor at an Ivy League School?
High-achieving, low-income students often struggle to feel like they belong on elite campuses. What can be done to aid their transition?
Devil’s Bargain
After 27 years as a DEA informant, a former Medellín cartel member wants out.
House Heart
“I love this story for its wryness and subtlety, but most especially for its willingness to take me where I don’t want to go.” A short story from Amelia Gray’s new collection, Gutshot.
What It Really Means to Eat a Big Mac at the Arctic Circle
The technicolor fantasy of McDonald’s looms large for a girl growing up in Alaska.
How Kicking a Trash Can Became Criminal for a 6th Grader
An investigation by the Center for Public Integrity: In Virginia, students are being referred to law enforcement for behavioral issues that should be sorted out at school. Black and special needs students are disproportionately referred to the court system at a national level.
For the Love of Lettering: Stories About Typography
Type house feuds, designing typefaces for Wes Anderson and Lena Dunham, and more.
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