Long Read Picks

'CAT PERSON'AL ESSAYS

What To Read About 'Cat Person,' The Short Story Tearing Apart The Internet

Sex Gender Fiction Digg Roundup Long Read Picks Human Nature Psychology 5w

We've rounded up six of the best interviews and essays that shed light on "Cat Person" so you can keep up with the conversation without devoting your entire week to reading about "Cat Person."

IT'S HAPPENING

Trump Has Signed The Republican Tax Bill Into Law — Here's What To Read About It

Donald Trump Politics News Policy Long Read Picks 30 Nov 2017

The Republican plan will reshape the American economy in ways both large and small. To understand what's at stake, we've compiled nine of the best analyses of the bill and how it will affect Americans rich and poor.

THE 'CAPONE GAMBIT'

What Do The Russia Probe Indictments Mean In The Big Picture? Here's What To Read

Donald Trump Digg Roundup Politics News Long Read Picks 30 Oct 2017

The best commentary on what Paul Manafort's indictment and George Papadopoulos' guilty plea, mean for Donald Trump and the future of the Russia investigation.

WHY MASS SHOOTINGS KEEP HAPPENING

What To Read About Gun Violence And Gun Control

Guns Culture Long Read Picks Policy Politics 3 Oct 2017

Here are six of the most illuminating articles we've read about gun regulations that work, gun regulations that don't work and why it is so hard to find political consensus around gun control.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO READ?

A Handshake Investigated As An Assault, And Other Great Long Reads

Long Read Picks 4 Aug 2017

This week's best long reads are about a troubling Florida assault case, a joyous urban cycling movement and dieting in an anti-dieting era.

When A Philosophy Professor Condones Violence, And Other Great Long Reads

28 Jul 2017

Every week, we highlight the longform articles from recent days that we think you shouldn't miss. Here are this week's picks.

THE BEST LONG READS OF THE WEEK

The Coming Ravages Of Climate Change And Other Great Reads

Long Read Picks Digg Roundup 14 Jul 2017

Every week, we highlight the longform articles from recent days that we think you shouldn't miss. Here are this week's picks.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO READ?

How Texas Lost Its Mind, New Solutions For Asthma And The Allure Of 'The French Girl'

Long Read Picks Digg Roundup 7 Jul 2017

This week's best long reads.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO READ?

Facebook's Censorship Rules, A Dentist Accused Of Murder And Messages To Aliens

Long Read Picks Digg Roundup 30 Jun 2017

This week's best long reads.

NEED SOMETHING TO READ?

How To Form A Cult, And More Of The Best Long Reads Of The Week

Long Read Picks Digg Roundup 23 Jun 2017

This week's best long reads include an explanation of how cults work, a devastating account of abuse and a fascinating look at medicine in North Korea.

THE BEST LONG READS OF THE WEEK

How The US Triggered A Massacre In Mexico, And Other Great Reads

Digg Roundup Long Read Picks 16 Jun 2017

This week's best long reads include the secret history of the iPhone, a profile of the man who says he invented email and a tribute to Pulse Nightclub.

THE BEST LONG READS OF THE WEEK

The Fraudulent Mythology Of Robert E. Lee, And Other Great Reads

Long Read Picks Digg Roundup 9 Jun 2017

This week's best long reads include a new look at the opioid epidemic, an analysis of the cult of personality around Robert E. Lee and a terrifying look at the future of video.

The Infuriating Tale Of A Shameless Grifter, And Other Great Reads

2 Jun 2017

This week's best long reads are about Hillary Clinton, the rise of the self-esteem movement and Toronto's classiest con man.

THE BEST LONG READS OF THE WEEK

A Month With Chemtrail Conspiracy Theorists, And Other Great Reads

Long Read Picks Digg Original 26 May 2017

This week's best long reads include a profile of the best political reporter working today, a dive into the bonkers English legal world and a visit to "Kushnerville."

NEED SOMETHING TO READ?

Child Psychopaths And More Of The Best Long Reads Of The Week

Long Reads Long Read Picks Digg Original 18 May 2017

A gripping custody battle, a modern-day slave, treatments for child psychopaths and other great stories.

NEED SOMETHING TO READ?

The Best Long Reads Of The Week

Long Read Picks Media Digg Original 12 May 2017

Every week, we highlight the longform articles from recent days that we think you shouldn't miss. This week — the doomsday glacier, the Rock, and more.