The invention of Essex: how a county became a caricature
A story about Essex, seen through the lens of social and political change in post-war Britain.
I’m a Journalist but I Didn’t Fully Realize the Terrible Power of U.S. Border Officials Until They Violated My Rights and Privacy
A journalist makes a flippant remark at border control on his return from a trip to Mexico. What follows is a disturbing display of aggression and intimidation without a warrant, or lawyer, in sight.
Doublethink Is Stronger Than Orwell Imagined
A reflection on 1984 in the context of our political moment.
Towing an Iceberg: One Captain’s Plan to Bring Drinking Water to 4 Million People
The story of Nicholas Sloane, a marine-salvage master from South Africa, who is planning to solve his city’s water crisis by sailing an Antarctic iceberg 1000m long by 500m wide across the world.
How Many Bones Would You Break to Get Laid?
A piece documenting the trend of single men who classify themselves as “incels” (involuntarily celibate) undergoing cosmetic procedures to help them look like “Chads”, a shorthand name for men they consider to be conventionally good looking. Types of Chad are categorised in a detailed taxonomy including “GigaChads”, “Keltic Nordid”, and “vampire”.
The Undercover Fascist
The story of Robbie Mullen, a former member of a far right group who uncovered a plot to kill a British MP.
Leaked Records Reveal Tony Robbins Berated Abuse Victims, And Former Followers Accuse Him Of Sexual Advances
A story putting forward allegations of aggressive behaviour and sexual harassment from the self-help speaker Tony Robbins.
The Country That Exiled McKinsey
The consulting firm McKinsey got into hot water in Mongolia over allegations of corruption.
Inside Gang Territory in Honduras: ‘Either They Kill Us or We Kill Them.’
A sobering look at the challenges facing the Casa Blanca group of ex-gang members trying to keep their neighbourhood in San Pedro Sula, Honduras free of gangs.
Commonwealth v. Mohamed
The tragic death of a thirteen year old girl in a car accident becomes a story of immigration and the American justice system after a Sudanese refugee was charged with manslaughter over the incident.