Amid a new flurry of media coverage, we revisit some of our favorite stories about ufologists and close encounters.
Politico
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16 Hours With George Santos: Dunkin’ Donuts, 27,000 Steps and a Scolding
“Our intrepid reporter camped outside the office of Congress’ most scandal-plagued freshman, so you don’t have to.”
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The Battle to Save Waikiki Beach
“No longer are coastal cities arguing about whether warming poses a monumental threat, but about the best way to respond.”
Posted inEssays & Criticism, Highlight, Nonfiction, Reading List, Story
Twenty Years Later: A 9/11 Reading List
Six stories on the immediate and ongoing aftermath of the attacks that took place on September 11th, 2001.
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Post-Covid America Isn’t Going to Be Anything Like the Roaring ’20s
“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
This week, we’re sharing stories from Tim Alberta, Jane C. Hu, Katy Kelleher, Jimmy Thomson, and David Marchese.
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The Children of 9/11 Are About to Vote
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
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
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
He hasn’t built a wall or repealed Obamacare, but these Trump supporters say they will support him no matter what.