Below, our favorite stories of the week. Kindle users, you can also get them as a Readlist. Sign up to receive this list free every Friday in your inbox. * * * 1. The Myth of the Ethical Shopper Michael Hobbes | Huffington Post | July 17, 2015 | 20 minutes (5,079 words) Why boycotting and shopping smarter won’t […]
I hope the following eight stories will be of use to you, to educate my cisgender readers and provide support and solidarity to my transgender siblings.
We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here, the best in under-recognized stories.
I hope the following eight stories will be of use to you, to educate my cisgender readers and provide support and solidarity to my transgender siblings.
Columbia University’s School of Journalism has released its report investigating what went wrong with Rolling Stone’s story of a rape at UVA, written by Sabrina Rubin Erdely. Among its conclusions: Rolling Stone’s senior editors are unanimous in the belief that the story’s failure does not require them to change their editorial systems. “It’s not like […]
Columbia University’s investigation into what went wrong with Rolling Stone’s story about rape at UVA.
Withers has been out of the spotlight for so many years that some people think he passed away. “Sometimes I wake up and I wonder myself,” he says with a hearty chuckle. “A very famous minister actually called me to find out whether I was dead or not. I said to him, ‘Let me check.’ ” […]
But we’re not. Instead, the effects on cities tend to be edited out or statistically minimized.
The Hold Steady’s Franz Nicolay on DIY touring in the punk underground of the former Soviet Union.
Our favorite stories of the week, featuring, the Center for Public Integrity, Mother Jones, Rolling Stone, The Boston Globe, and MinnPost.
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