In this edition: inside a cyberscam compound, behind bars but ahead of the times, up into the beyond, away from home, and under the night sky.
GQ
Posted inEditor's Pick
It Was the Most Violent Prison in America. Then the Guards Went on Strike
“What happens when a group of men, incarcerated under bleak conditions, are left to govern themselves? In Walpole State Prison in 1973, ‘peace reigned’ for weeks—until the guards were sent back in.”
Posted inReading List
‘Actually Really Sacred’: A George Saunders Reading List
Nine essays and interviews from literature’s favorite laureate of compassion.
Posted inEditor's Pick
The Story John Darnielle Lived to Tell
“When he was a teenager, the Mountain Goats founder never expected to make it to 21. He has since become one of this century’s best songwriters. The lessons of his survival, life, and work feel endless.”
Posted inEditor's Pick
What’s so Great about Britain? 14 Very Modern Icons on the State of the Nation
“Emma Thompson, Andrew Garfield, Ian Wright, FKA Twigs, Anthony Joshua, Munroe Bergdorf, Brian Cox, Jade Thirlwall, Jason Isaacs, Ambika Mod, Will Poulter, Chloe Kelly, Amelia Dimoldenberg and yes – Mr Blobby – weigh in on what it truly means to be British in 2025.”
Posted inEditor's Pick
Are Men in a Spermpocalypse?
“One man journeys through the many movements—sci-fi startups, DIY donor clubs, group masturbation retreats—urgently attempting to address the ‘crisis in sperm.'”
Posted inEditor's Pick
How “Vanilla Tourists” and Threesome-Hunters Ironed Out Feeld’s Kinks
“As polyamory goes mainstream, longtime users of the alternative dating app are divided about its sudden success.”
Posted inFeature
A Year in Reading: Power to the People
Incorrigible, insightful, inspiring: the incredible people of 2024.
Posted inEditor's Pick
Jude Law’s Beautiful Disappearing Act
“For decades, he’s captivated audiences as a certain kind of character: charming. Handsome. . . . Now Jude Law is casting that aside, and embracing roles that are darker.”
Posted inTop 5
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Showcasing stories from Will Leitch, Abrahm Lustgarten, Hayley Campbell, Tony Ho Tran, and Kim Cross.