What the Final Moments of Homeless People Can Teach Us
Co-published with Capital & Main and O.C. Weekly. They live so differently from us that it shouldn’t be surprising how differently they die.
Death Trips: Accessorizing the Final Exit Lane
Co-published with The Baffler. Awkward, Americanized, consumer-focused forms of Buddhism have long since taken over our exercise (yoga), our offices (mindfulness), and our homes (feng shui). Now, …
Uncovering Forgotten African-American Graves
Co-published with Narratively. In Richmond, Virginia, an overgrown cemetery had become a dreary dumpsite. Now a crew of volunteers is making sure these bygone lives don’t get …