Melissa Gilbert’s lost bid for Congress and the forgotten political history of ‘Little House on the Prairie.’
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A Fish So Coveted People Have Smuggled, Kidnapped, and Killed For It
The Asian arowana or “dragon fish” is protected by the Endangered Species Act and illegal to own in the U.S. But the tropical fish’s status symbol among wealthy buyers has made it the object of a thriving black market.
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A Fish So Coveted People Have Smuggled, Kidnapped, and Killed For It
The Asian arowana or “dragon fish” is protected by the Endangered Species Act and illegal to own in the U.S. But the tropical fish’s status symbol among wealthy buyers has made it the object of a thriving black market.
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Red, White, and Bruised
When Donald Trump and the GOP Convention arrive in Cleveland, they will find a city with a long history of violent outbursts, racial tension—and brushes with fascism. In short, the perfect stage for the 2016 presidential campaign. Kyle Swenson explores the history of his hometown.
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The ‘Shaman’: A Committed Solo Traveler Struggles to Reconcile Being Raped While Abroad
As an avid solo traveler—and proponent of the empowerment traveling alone can offer women—Laura Yan has been conflicted about revealing she was raped in Bolivia.
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The ‘Shaman’: A Committed Solo Traveler Struggles to Reconcile Being Raped While Abroad
As an avid solo traveler—and proponent of the empowerment traveling alone can offer women—Laura Yan has been conflicted about revealing she was raped in Bolivia.
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Our favorite stories of the week as chosen by the Longreads editorial team.
Posted inReading List, Top 5
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Our favorite stories of the week as chosen by the Longreads editorial team.
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The Day My Brother Took a Life and Changed Mine Forever
I grew up idolizing my brother. Then he killed a man.
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The Day My Brother Took a Life and Changed Mine Forever
I grew up idolizing my brother. Then he killed a man.