Double Lives, False Identities, and the Con Man I Almost Married
In Duped, Abby Ellin explores what people need from each other, and the lies and suspensions of disbelief that sometimes help them get it.
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Objects That Matter: Milk
In 2009, researchers found that cows with names produce more milk, confirming the quaint Wisconsin dairy adage, "Speak to a cow as you would to a lady."
PS Picks: Josie Rourke’s ‘Mary Queen of Scots’
PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.
Montana’s Dark Money Detective
Jonathan Motl waged a fierce campaign against unaccountable election spending in the Big Sky state. His work carries lessons for other governments grappling with the same scourge.
Community Efforts
Five groups successfully fighting addiction in Newark, Ohio, that could serve as a model for others around the country.
Endless Addiction
The opioids are here, and meth is resurgent. When it's easier than ever to rationalize the first hit, and the options are limitless, even a community-wide effort might not be enough to stop the overdoses.
Not All Surveillance Is Created Equal
We're all being watched, but immigrants are among the most vulnerable to surveillance.
Author and Illustrator MariNaomi Examines the Lives of Complex Characters
We spoke to MariNaomi about what she recommends reading, watching, and listening to.
Yoga Mats in the Squad Room
Can a trendy, pop-psychology cottage industry actually improve the culture of the police and military?