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Ashley Stimpson

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The Hare Krishnas of Coal Country

by Ashley Stimpson February 17, 2022October 14, 2022

The world is full of make-believe. Some of it is sweet, some of it is sick. It persists because we have found no other antidote for pain.

Posted inStory

Longreads Best of 2020: Sports and Games

by Krista Stevens December 11, 2020October 13, 2022

With leagues across the world undergoing cancellations for much of the year, 2020 has been an interesting one in the world of sports. Here are some stories that resonated with us.

Posted inFeature, Sports, Story

Shades of Grey

by Ashley Stimpson October 29, 2020November 4, 2022

In 2018, Floridians voted overwhelmingly to end greyhound racing, a sport they were told was archaic and inhumane. What if they were wrong?

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