Jess McHugh, Lapham's Quarterly

Jess McHugh

Lapham's Quarterly

New York, NY, United States

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Past:
  • Lapham's Quarterly
  • The New York Times
  • Pacific Standard
  • Man Repeller
  • Business Insider
  • International Business Times

Past articles by Jessica:

“Old Paris Is No More”

Baron Haussmann wanted to build a barricade-proof city, but the people he displaced defied his plans. → Read More

Finding Open-Minded Health Care Abroad

For women and L.G.B.T.Q. people, finding friendly medical care away from home can be a challenge. There are resources they can turn to. → Read More

A Flower for Your Thoughts

A short history of floriography. → Read More

Yoga Mats in the Squad Room

Can a trendy, pop-psychology cottage industry actually improve the culture of the police and military? → Read More

My Two Style Icons are Courtney Love and Her Total Opposite

I was around 10 years old when I first saw my soon-to-be style icon glide across the silver screen. For years I tried to dress like Katharine Hepburn with her tailored khaki slacks, but once Courtney Love entered my life my style got a little more punk. → Read More

Why are We Obsessed With Celebrity Airport Fashion?

We all love to look at celebrities getting off their flights, looking flawless. But why are we so obsessed with celebrity airport fashion? → Read More

This is the shortest flight in the world

You can take the shortest flight in the world off the tip of Scotland, clocking in at around 90 seconds. → Read More

Here's what happens when a passenger dies on a plane

In-flight deaths remain shrouded in mystery. → Read More

ISIS In Europe: Orphans Of Terrorism ‘Adopted’ By France After Charlie Hebdo And Paris Islamic State Attacks

At least 61 youths lost one or both parents in terror attacks in the country last year. → Read More

Radical Islam In France: Guantanamo-Style Detention Centers For Alleged Terrorists And Extremists Ruled Out

The decision not to create detention centers, announced by Prime Minister Manuel Valls, came two days after two police officers were fatally stabbed. → Read More

Donald Trump Atlanta Rally Live Stream: Amid Low Favorability Polls, Watch GOP Presidential Candidate's Speech

The likely Republican nominee has stirred controversy over comments concerning a federal judge of Mexican heritage. → Read More

Mystery Alien Rock Found In Sweden: Oest 65 Is Part Of 470-Million-Year-Old Meteorite

The cookie-size rock fragment was discovered in a limestone quarry in southern Sweden. → Read More

Orlando Shooting Live Updates: Authorities Investigate Terrorism As Motive In Gay Nightclub Massacre

The attacker, who was killed in a shootout with police, may have had ties to Islamic extremist groups. → Read More

Elections 2016: Watch Barack Obama Endorse Hillary Clinton For President [VIDEO]

President Barack Obama endorsed Hillary Clinton in a video Thursday, saying: “I don’t think there’s ever been someone so qualified to hold this office.” → Read More

Refugee Crisis In Europe 2016: Human Rights Watch Slams Sweden Over Treatment of Asylum-Seeking Children

More than 35,000 children sought asylum in Sweden in 2015. → Read More

Chinese Investment Opportunity: Broke Italian Town For Sale, Mayor Says

“The town would cost much less than Inter or AC Milan — but would be a much more profitable enterprise,” a mayor in Campania said. → Read More

ISIS Fight 2016: French Special Forces Advise Syrian Rebels, Defense Ministry Official Confirms

France has been a member of the U.S.-led coalition conducting airstrikes in Syria since 2014 and stepped up its efforts following a November terror attack in Paris. → Read More

Dell Unveils Supercomputer In South Africa To Stimulate Research And Technology Sector Economy

The machine, nicknamed Lengau, which means “cheetah” in Tswana, is the fastest on the continent, according to the company. → Read More

Attack Of The Bernie Bros? Sanders Supporters Harass Reporters Online After AP Reports Clinton Win

Associated Press writers were reportedly threatened after the news organization called the primary race for Hillary Clinton. → Read More

Can Bernie Sanders Win? A History Of Contested Democratic Conventions As Hillary Clinton Looks To Become Nominee

If the U.S. senator from Vermont refuses to end his candidacy this week, he wouldn’t be the first No. 2 candidate to campaign until the bitter end. → Read More