Ditching the Midwest for Southern California on the heels of a crushing divorce, the last thing Cheryl Jarvis wants is her 26-year old son for a roomie.
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Posted inBusiness, Business & Tech, Commentary, Essays & Criticism, Feature, Story
Pot Luck
Searching for justice in the newly legal weed economy
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This Month In Books: ‘Look at the World, and Not at the Mirror.’
This month’s books newsletter is about seeing the big picture.
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Polar Exploration: The Story of Pain
It’s -40F. Your mission? Travel 20 miles back to town on skinny skis while pulling a heavy sled over the frozen earth. Oh, by the way — you have 72 hours or you fail the exam.
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The Lie of ‘One Last Time’ with My Ex
Ella Dawson learns about the perils of break-up sex the hard way.
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10 Outstanding Short Stories to Read in 2020
Stories by Edwidge Danticat, Etgar Keret, Valeria Luiselli, and more.
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Under the Influence: Watch(wo)men
We watch the (women) influencers watching the (heavily female) influencing industry, but the men aren’t entirely in the dark.
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Queens of Infamy: Lucrezia Borgia
History may have pigeonholed her as Renaissance Italy’s most notorious seductress, but it’s high time we give the Duchess of Ferrara a closer look.
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Longreads Best of 2019: Profiles
We asked writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here is the best in profiles.
Posted inEssays & Criticism, Feature, History, Nonfiction, Story
Where are the Gay Ladies of Cambodia?
Honeymooning in Cambodia, Lindsey Danis and her wife seek refuge in queer spaces, but struggle to find the acceptance granted to male travelers.
