My Terrifying Night With Afghanistan’s Only Female Warlord
A face-to-face encounter with Bibi Ayisha, aka Commander Pigeon. In her 60s, she oversees a militia of fighters from a compound 250 miles north of Kabul.
The Evans Family is Living in This World
A community comes together to help a family after a tragedy.
Interview: Simon Rich on Guilt, Humor Writing, and Being the Worst Person Ever
An interview with humorist Simon Rich on comedy, writing stories for the New Yorker vs. writing sketches for SNL, and his new book Spoiled Brats.
The Undergraduate Experience in Moderation: Our College Pick
University of Pennsylvania student Manola Gonzalez found a range of sources to talk to about their drinking habits.
Is It Time to Reform Tort Reform?
The difficulty of suing doctors for malpractice in Texas.
‘I am not a spy. I am a philosopher.’
An academic’s account of 125 days in an Iranian prison.
The Holder of Secrets
A profile of the filmmaker Laura Poitras, whose new documentary “Citizenfour” tells the inside story of the N.S.A. whistle-blower Edward Snowden.
This Is How Judges Humiliate Pregnant Teens Who Want Abortions
In 11 states, minors who don’t get consent from parents are forced to go before a judge to get approval for an abortion. Then the process becomes a giant struggle.
Women Who Travel Alone: A Reading List
Here are six stories about women who travel alone, featuring the Hairpin, Autostraddle, Salon and more.
The Contestant
Ruth Thalía went on a game show in Lima, Peru, and then disappeared.
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