“And thus another Hollywood tradition was born: film choruses belting out perfectly nonsensical prose with utter conviction.”
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When We Are Afraid
On teaching in a red state, the silences in our history lessons, and all I never learned about my hometown.
Posted inNonfiction
‘Every Single Person Migrating Has a Story’: Caitlin Dwyer on the Emotional Underlayers of Family Separation
The writer describes her process of reporting and shaping her recent essay, “The State of Waiting,” which explores love in the shadow of war and immigration policy.
Posted inFeature
Letter from Manhattan 2
On trying to be a “world citizen”—and how expat life rarely delivers on its promises.
Posted inNonfiction
I Will Always Love You: A Dolly Parton Reading List
Happy birthday, Dolly Parton! Here are seven longreads about the American singer-songwriter.
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Best of 2023: All of Our Number One Story Picks
Every piece we selected as our top story of the week in 2023, all in one place.
Posted inBooks, Design, Nonfiction, Story
The Powerful Decide
What makes good or bad design happen anywhere depends on who has the most power.
Posted inStory
Longreads Best of 2020: Profiles
Here’s a selection of profiles that resonated with us this year.
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Longreads Best of 2020: All of Our No. 1 Story Picks
Here’s every story that was chosen as No. 1 in our weekly Top 5 email.
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And the Reading List Goes to: Pivotal Oscar Moments
The Academy Awards aren’t just about recognition — they’re about an ever-evolving industry in an ever-evolving society.
