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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week we’re showcasing stories from Mari Cohen, Brenna Ehrlich, Grace Glassman, Tad Friend, and Imogen West-Knights.
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It’s Time to Legalize Sampling
“Hip-hop is 50 years old, but the genius idea at its core remains unprotected. Here’s how we can change that.”
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The Case for Hanging Out
“There’s a growing crisis in our social lives. Could the cure be this simple?”
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Our Coast to Coast Walk Across Northern England Was an Exercise in Hope and Joy
“My wife decided we needed an active outdoor getaway, a romantic ramble across moors and fells and three national parks. I knew it’d be hard. I’ve never been happier.”
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The Future of Film May Just Be Old Movies
“As theaters throughout the country adjust to an ever-changing landscape, many are turning to cinema’s past. Could repertory and revival screenings be a way forward?”
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Sleight of Hand and Other Deceptions
“People are fooled by way more than just a deck of cards.”
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Read ’Em and Weep: A Reading List for Criers
Grab your handkerchief and get ready for the waterworks.
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Featuring stories from Jenisha Watts, Aymann Ismail and Mary Harris, Elizabeth Kolbert, Wyatt Williams, and Jackson Wald.
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Embracing Envinylmentalism
A look at the environmental cost of the booming vinyl record industry.
