The Brief, Wondrous Life of Little Leo
“When Leo Babler was born with a rare and deadly genetic disorder, his parents reshaped their lives.”
Storm Cycle
“In the Sundarbans, a mother and daughter’s lives are circumscribed by the weather, poverty and social control. They’re trying to break the cycle.”
I’m Looking to Jump Ship Sooner Than I Should: A Conversation with Percival Everett
“We abandon stories. They don’t end.”
When Food Is the Only Narrative We Consume
“Chinese culture can’t be made bite-sized for mass consumption.”
How the Only All-Black Team in College Swimming Became the Sport’s Hottest Ticket
“In a sport plagued by issues of representation, Howard University coach Nic Askew isn’t just building a strong program; he’s building something bigger.”
An Alleged $500 Million Ponzi Scheme Preyed on Mormons. It Ended with FBI Gunfire.
“In Las Vegas, a lawyer with huge gambling debts is accused of a financial fraud that left hundreds of victims in its wake.”
Reality Check
“The boom — or glut — in streaming documentaries has sparked a reckoning among filmmakers and their subjects.”
Our Business Is Killing
“You will do it humanely. That means quickly, painlessly, and compassionately.”
The Dubious Rise of Imposter Syndrome
“The impostor begins to do everything possible to prevent being discovered in her self-perceived deficiencies.”
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