Viewfinder: FBI Agents Respond to a Mass Shooting
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents monitor the scene near the Borderline Bar & Grill, where a mass shooting occurred, on November 8th, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California.
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Tragedy
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‘We Are Desperately in Need of Seeing Ourselves’: A Conversation With Nicola Griffith
Griffith's new novel is a thriller that also helps dismantle the idea that disability is necessarily tragic.
Contrary to Cliché, Misery May Inhibit Creativity
New research finds visual artists do not do their best work during periods of bereavement.
Earthquakes Rock Central Italy
Dozens of people are dead, while buildings shook as far south as Rome. By Max Ufberg Editor’s Note — August…
My Brother Was Killed by al-Shabaab
Searching for reflection after a personal tragedy brought about by terrorism. By Brynne Morris A Somali soldier stands…
Rebuilding After Tragedy
A complicated blend of economics, culture, and infrastructure make it hard to find any right way to restore a city after disaster.
Facebook in the Face of Tragedy
Social media networks break news stories and spark revolutions. In the wake of tragedy, they may also help us cope.
Masochism at the Movies: Historical Horrors With Alfred Hitchcock and Steve McQueen
Brutalism on screen—and its moral repercussions.
The Secret of Comedy Really Is Timing
New research suggests we do find humor in tragedy, but only during a specific, limited window of time.