What don’t these stem cell snake-oil salespeople have? Any science to prove their claims or any scruples about preying on the vulnerable.
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Private Telegram, Public Strife
The precarious future of messaging apps.
The Difference Between Being Broke and Being Poor
It’s a recognition that comes in the aisle of a grocery store.
Learning from Perimenopause and a Kpop Idol
Struggling with fluctuating hormones, Wendy Gan is inspired by the musician Mino to stop muting herself and return to writing.
Remembering Daniel Johnston
This outsider musician made music sound new again to everyone who listened.
American Tests
In her quest to become truly American, Jakki Kerubo discovers what it means to belong in a place.
Style Ain’t Cheap, aka That Stuffed Coyote Costs Extra
Going to a hotel to have a place to sleep is for suckers: it’s influencing or bust.
Through a Glass, Tearfully
Maureen Stanton contemplates her history of crying in inappropriate moments, and considers tears from gender-based and political perspectives.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Christian Miller, Megan Rose, and Robert Faturechi; Robin Hemley; David Gauvey Herbert; Ian Parker; and Meghan Daum.
Nintendo Can Keep a Secret
The untold art of the fairytale comeback, brought to you by Nintendo.

