“America obsessed over the murders that ravaged their families. How did they end up stuck in that loop forever?”
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We’re So Back
“The ‘get-your-ex-back’ industry is booming. It really shouldn’t be.”
The Strange Saga of ‘The Gods Must Be Crazy’
“The racist 1980s comedy broke box-office records worldwide—then promptly disappeared. The story behind it is revealing.”
Fear and Hope in Springfield, Ohio
“After Donald Trump repeated rumors that immigrants here are eating cats and dogs, I came to town for the weekend. Proud Boys greeted me.”
The Biggest Loser
“He built an empire of men addicted to watching him lose enormous sums of money. In Las Vegas, I figured out why we can’t look away.”
Ad Man
“You might think you’re immune to political advertising. In Montana, I learned the hard way: None of us are.”
What Happened to Ice Cube?
“He once meant everything to Black kids like me. His descent in the Trump years is a grim reminder of what we’ve lost.”
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Showcasing stories from Jason Motlagh, Rhaina Cohen, Lydia C. Buchanan, Molly Young, and Forrest Wickman.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
In this edition: gambling’s grip, a story of plumes and poachers, bemoaning American tourists in Rome, a magical history tour, and a fake poultry flinger.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Showcasing stories from Megan O’Grady, Alexander Sammon, Alaina Demopoulos, Blair Braverman, and Jack Crosbie.

