The Epidemic of Gay Loneliness
The gay community has made large strides in terms of legal and social acceptance in the last few decades, but the rates of depression, loneliness and substance abuse among gay men have remained unchanged. Hobbes examines why.
Meet the Ungers
In Maryland, an unlikely experiment has taken place: violent offenders, expected to be incarcerated forever, are being released from prison. Jason Fagone explores how it happened.
Out Here, No One Can Hear You Scream
On the pervasive culture of sexual harassment in America’s national parks and forests.
How Mark Zuckerberg Should Give Away $45 Billion
A thoughtful essay on effective philanthropy.
Sports at Any Cost
Why are college students footing the bill for an athletics arms race?
America’s Most Admired Lawbreaker
The first installment of Steven Brill’s 15-part investigation into Johnson & Johnson.
The Myth of the Ethical Shopper
Why boycotting and shopping smarter won’t eliminate sweatshops.
The Lost Girls
A decades-long secret revealed: The Runaways bassist Jackie Fuchs was drugged and raped by their producer Kim Fowley, in front of bandmates.
Devil’s Bargain
After 27 years as a DEA informant, a former MedellĂn cartel member wants out.
16 And Famous
How Nash Grier became the most popular kid in the world, one six second video at a time.