The Most Popular Articles of the Week
A classic profile of Thelonious Monk, a look at Edward Snowden's life in Moscow and a dispatch from Ferguson — the week's top stories on Longform.
1) You’re 16. You’re a Pedophile. You Don’t Want to Hurt Anyone. What Do You Do Now?
Meet Adam.
Luke Malone Matter Aug 2014 30min
2) What I Saw in Ferguson
“What transpired in the streets appeared to be a kind of municipal version of shock and awe.”
Jelani Cobb New Yorker Aug 2014
3) The High Priest of Jazz
A profile of Thelonious Monk.
Lewis Lapham The Saturday Evening Post Apr 1964 15min
4) New Racism
How the GOP took control of state politics in Alabama, leaving black lawmakers — and their constituents — powerless.
Jason Zengerle The New Republic Aug 2014 30min
5) The Most Wanted Man in the World
Catching up with Edward Snowden in Moscow.
James Bamford Wired Aug 2014 10min
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