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Our Sister’s Netflix Hit and the Week’s Top 5
“But all was not well in the house on the corner of Lincoln Road and 52nd Street. It belonged to Dennis and Brenda Bowman, a married couple with two children. For the Bowmans, March 11 marked the last time they saw their 14-year-old daughter, Aundria, alive.” We’ve got some big news this week from our […]
The Mercy Workers
“For three decades, a little-known group of ‘mitigation specialists’ has helped save death-penalty defendants by documenting their childhood traumas. A rare look inside one case.”
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Showcasing stories from Eric McHenry, Michael W. Clune, Patrick Galbraith, Jay Miller, and Harley Rustad.
Parks and Degradation: The Mess at Yosemite
“Chemical spills, a ceiling collapse, indoor bears. Employees and park superfans blame the hospitality company Aramark.”
The Empathy Punishment
“A woman hurled a burrito bowl at a Chipotle employee. Then a judge made her walk in the victim’s shoes.”
The Butterfly Redemption
“For the women who raised them, it’s surprisingly hard to let go.”
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week we are featuring stories from Piper French, Jordan Blumetti, Zing Tsjeng, Ryan Cantú, and Luke Winkie.
When Wizards and Orcs Came to Death Row
“’I’m in,’ Wardlow said. And so Arthaxx, his character, opened his eyes.”
He Was Convicted of Killing His Baby. The DA’s Office Says He’s Innocent, but That Might Not Be Enough.
“When new scientific evidence casts doubt on convictions, the justice system has no easy path to freedom —even when it’s the prosecutors doing the asking.”


