Street-Tough Racers Fight for Supremacy in L.A.’s Underground Cycling World
A look at LA’s vast underground cycling community, where intense training and occasional sponsorship meet drag racing and wild, late-night cycling escapades.
Meet the Man Who Finds Your Stolen Passwords
A profile of Alex Holden, a Ukrainian immigrant who lives in Milwaukee and runs a cyber security firm. His work often takes him deep into the so-called Dark Web.
Would You Befriend the Person Who Got You Fired?
A young, idealistic teacher is fired after accusations of shoving a then-seven-year-old student. A decade later, the men reconnect and form an unlikely friendship.
Justice Deferred Is Justice Denied
Judge Jed S. Rakoff breaks down the failure of prosecuting corporate crime in the United States. Using “deferred prosecutions” to target companies, rather than individuals within a company, has led to few true punishments for anyone.
My Dad the Pornographer
Andrew Jefferson Offutt V published more than 400 pornographic novels using 17 different pseudonyms. After he died, his son Chris sorted through his belongings and learned more about his father’s private life.
The Billionaires at Burning Man
What happens when tech billionaires start bringing their private planes, chefs and staff to Burning Man? It’s not exactly class warfare, but it certainly raises larger questions about how a festival devoted to “radical inclusion” can adapt.
Plush Life
Looking at the psychology and economics of the Beanie Baby craze.
The Books
An essay about our personal libraries and combining our bookshelves with our partners.
When Will We Stop Punishing Working Women for Having Babies?
Another strong argument for sane parental leave policy in the United States: “Women are now having babies smack in the middle of their peak earning periods and that their earnings are crucial to the economic stability of their families.”
A Target and a Threat: What It’s Like to Be a Black Cop in America
A profile of Officer Darren Sims, a rookie cop in San Bernardino, California.
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