The Top 5 Longreads of the Week By Longreads Weekly Top 5 This week, we’re sharing stories from Ronan Farrow, Nawal al-Maghafi, Corey Robin, Minda Honey, and E. Alex Jung.
Semi-Fluid States: The Rigid Line of Straightness By Minda Honey Feature Minda Honey interrogates her sexuality and questions the future of straight-by-default.
The Power in Knowing: Black Women, HIV, and the Realities of Safe Sex By Minda Honey Feature An invitation to appear in a PSA prompts Minda Honey to reflect on the responsibilities of safe sex, and her imperfect past.
A Farewell to Fuckboys in the Age of Consent Culture By Minda Honey Feature Minda Honey explores the long unraveling of a #MeToo moment in the wake of cultural upheaval.
Politics as a Defense Against Heartbreak By Minda Honey Feature Minda Honey assesses the deliberate choices and external factors affecting her dating life.
An Unapologetic Plea for Your Help Funding More Personal Essays By Sari Botton Commentary Longreads’ Essays Editor on the importance of budgeting for personal narratives.
Women of Color Are Blazing New Paths on Old Trails By Sari Botton Highlight Amanda Machado adds her voice to the growing chorus of women of color claiming their place in the rugged outdoors.
Woman of Color in Wide Open Spaces By Minda Honey Feature While visiting national parks to detox from the oppressive whiteness of the MFA experience, Minda Honey is reminded the only places to retreat from whiteness in this country are the spaces women of color hold for each other.
