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16 Hours With George Santos: Dunkin’ Donuts, 27,000 Steps and a Scolding

by Peter Rubin February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

“Our intrepid reporter camped outside the office of Congress’ most scandal-plagued freshman, so you don’t have to.”

Posted inEditor's Pick

The Battle to Save Waikiki Beach

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands February 2, 2022October 19, 2022

“No longer are coastal cities arguing about whether warming poses a monumental threat, but about the best way to respond.”

Posted inEssays & Criticism, Featured, Highlight, Nonfiction, Reading List, Story

Twenty Years Later: A 9/11 Reading List

by Krista Stevens September 9, 2021October 19, 2022

Six stories on the immediate and ongoing aftermath of the attacks that took place on September 11th, 2001.

Posted inEditor's Pick

Post-Covid America Isn’t Going to Be Anything Like the Roaring ’20s

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands March 22, 2021October 19, 2022

“Hopes of a repeat of the post-influenza Roaring ’20s are understandable, but misunderstand the differences between then and now, says historian John M. Barry.”

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads December 4, 2020October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Tim Alberta, Jane C. Hu, Katy Kelleher, Jimmy Thomson, and David Marchese.

Posted inEditor's Pick

The Children of 9/11 Are About to Vote

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands September 23, 2020October 19, 2022

Across the country, 13,238 Americans were born on September 11, 2001, and — come November — they will get to vote in a presidential election for the first time. For Politico, Garrett M. Graff interviewed these young adults about their views on 9/11, school shootings, the pandemic, Black Lives Matter protests, and the political and […]

Posted inHighlight, Nonfiction, Quote Posts, Quotes

The Spectacular Explosion of Cannabis’ Ambitious Startup MedMen

by Aaron Gilbreath June 4, 2020October 19, 2022

This is how part of cannabis industry came down from its high.

Posted inCommentary, Current Events, Discussions, Podcasts

Editor’s Roundtable: Democracy Needs Healing Crystals

by Longreads September 27, 2019October 19, 2022

Longreads editors discuss stories in The New Yorker, The Guardian, and Politico.

Posted inCurrent Events, Nonfiction, Quotes

The Town Where Trump Can Do No Wrong

by mikedang November 9, 2017October 19, 2022

He hasn’t built a wall or repealed Obamacare, but these Trump supporters say they will support him no matter what.

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads July 7, 2017October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Eliza Brooke, Aaron Cantú, Michael Kruse, Lucinda Chambers, and Lucas Reilly.

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