On one, it’s professional workers who are happy to be there. On the other, it’s folks who might be scraping by somewhat miserably. via CityLab

The freelance workforce may be growing, but the reasons why people work non-traditional jobs vary widely.
citylab.com|של ‏‎Laura Bliss‎‏

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Rick Scott told Floridians Hurricane Matthew's path to evacuate.
theatlantic.com|מאת ‏‎Candice Norwood and Elaine Godfrey‎‏

"Growing up is like your reflection in a mirror becoming clearer and crisper as time goes by." (from 2015)

In a new documentary, different voices take us through life's many stages.
theatlantic.com|מאת ‏‎Nadine Ajaka‎‏

Whatever happens over the next few decades—cities sinking, the air becoming increasingly unbreathable, more frequent weather disasters—young people know they will be bearing the brunt of climate change. via CityLab

A global film competition through the World Bank asks young people what climate change means in their lives.
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A mixed-media documentary about women's role in politics (from 2014)

A short documentary explores the role of women in Sierra Leonean politics.
theatlantic.com|מאת ‏‎Paul Rosenfeld‎‏

Spending less time on email isn't that hard if you follow a few simple rules.

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A neighborhood fights back against a government-imposed landfill and continues to thrive. (from 2015)

A little-known neighborhood called Versailles comes together in protest
theatlantic.com|מאת ‏‎Nadine Ajaka‎‏

"I yelled at him, 'Please, no, don't shoot my dog.' He looked at me dead in my eyes for a second, then he took a step and shot him in the head."

Another consequence of an increasingly militarized police force has been the death of beloved pets.
theatlantic.com|מאת ‏‎Nadine Ajaka‎‏

"When violence takes place in cities, people die in buildings, and buildings become evidence." (from 2015)

Israeli-born Eyal Weizman collects forensic-style evidence to understand the origins of violence in Gaza.
theatlantic.com|מאת ‏‎Jaclyn Skurie‎‏

This 'West Wing' episode may only loosely feature beer; it revolves, though, around the Beer Question: Which candidate would you rather have a beer with?

The episode that finds President Bartlet debating a George W. Bush-esque opponent calls into question the assumptions campaigns make about leaders' charisma.
theatlantic.com|מאת ‏‎Megan Garber‎‏

With Hurricane Matthew expected to deliver a devastating blow to Florida, pregnant women are already heading to the hospital ahead of time as a precaution.

It’s not just a myth.
theatlantic.com|של ‏‎Adrienne LaFrance‎‏

At Sundance this year, Nate Parker's film 'The Birth of a Nation' won the grand jury and audience awards, and sold for a festival record $17.5 million. But to what degree should we judge a film by its author?

Tipped as an early Oscar frontrunner, the film has been clouded with controversy in recent months.
theatlantic.com|מאת ‏‎Christopher Orr‎‏

According to the report, the IPO could happen as soon as March, and—could represent the biggest IPO since Alibaba’s $168 billion offering in 2014.

Maybe
theatlantic.com|של ‏‎Gillian B. White‎‏

The train should have been going no faster than 10 miles per hour as it entered the station, but instead it accelerated from 8 mph to 21 mph, starting just 38 seconds before the train collided with a bumper.

In the last minute before a fatal crash last week, a commuter train sped up to twice the limit, transportation officials say.
theatlantic.com|של ‏‎David A. Graham‎‏

The season-five premiere of Mindy Kaling’s now-on-Hulu series finds the eponymous romantic heroine choosing between two guys: Danny (Chris Messina), Mindy’s ex and her former co-worker and the father of her young son, Leo; and Jody (Garret Dillahunt), her current co-worker. (This post contains mild spoilers for the fifth season of 'The Mindy Project').

The Hulu show is the latest to explore that most modern of things: the absence of romance.
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The equipment, which included sniper telescopes, machine gun parts, flight helmets, and medical supplies, was allegedly sold to two civilians, who are accused of illegally selling the stolen items to anonymous buyers.

Six soldiers and two civilians are accused of conspiracy, wire fraud, and illegally selling Army property.

theatlantic.com|מאת ‏‎Yasmeen Serhan‎‏

For many couples, holding onto a grudge—smoldering but not letting a disagreement erupt into a fighting match—may seem like the best way to deal with a conflict. But research shows this kind of discord can significantly interfere with a child’s behavior and sense of emotional security.

They aren't fooled when one spouse gives another the silent treatment—the emotion is palpable.
theatlantic.com|מאת ‏‎Cindy Lamothe‎‏

The letter does not endorse an alternative to Clinton, and an organizer told CNN that some of the signatories planned to write in a candidate or vote for Libertarian Gary Johnson.

A group of 30 retired GOP lawmakers has declared in a letter that its signatories cannot support the presidential nominee.
theatlantic.com|של ‏‎David A. Graham‎‏

His career ended at 30, with his already arthritic arm so wrecked he could not lift it.

Fifty years ago, the legendary Dodgers pitcher played his final game, marking the end of one of the greatest turnarounds in sports history.
theatlantic.com|מאת ‏‎Gregory Orfalea‎‏

What if presidential candidates took a CEO approach to future-planning?

Let's talk about old people.
theatlantic.com|מאת ‏‎Derek Thompson‎‏