Mike Dang
The Billfold
New York, NY, United States
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We Did Good, Billfold
Sometimes the spaces you need don't already exist, so you create them for yourself. The Billfold was created because we needed a space to truly, honestly talk about money — not just the smart and sensible things we do to remain financially solvent, but the things that we hide from the world because → Read More
Stan Lee: 1922-2018
Stan Lee, the legendary comic book writer, editor, and publisher of Marvel comics, has died at the age of 95. → Read More
The Dark Side of Amazon’s Job Creation
Is any new job a good job? A look at Amazon's warehouse jobs, where workers struggle to keep up. → Read More
Ellen Pompeo on Negotiating Her Way to Becoming TV’s Highest Paid Actress
The 'Grey's Anatomy' star gets real about earning money in Hollywood. → Read More
Longreads Best of 2017: The Year When Investigations into Sexual Misconduct Took Down Powerful Men
Investigations into sexual misconduct perpetrated by powerful men across several industries had the biggest impact in 2017. → Read More
For the Love of Sturgill Simpson, Country Rocker Ignored by Country Music
A love letter to the musician with a clear country voice. → Read More
The Town Where Trump Can Do No Wrong
He hasn't built a wall or repealed Obamacare, but these Trump supporters say they will support him no matter what. → Read More
Harvey Weinstein’s Failed Attempt to Hire Private Eyes to Silence His Accusers
Weinstein hired private investigators who used fake names to dig up dirt on his accusers. → Read More
How Cinnabon Perfected Its Recipe
The story behind a "world famous" cinnamon roll. → Read More
Widespread Abuse in Kids’ Sports Shows How Institutions Enable Predators
Institutions like to plead ignorance whenever allegations of sex abuse become public, but they're often complicit. → Read More
Fear of a Pence Presidency
Would things be better if Mike Pence were President? What his past political missteps tell us. → Read More
Announcing the 2017 Longreads Member Drive
Today we're launching the 2017 Longreads Member Drive with the goal of raising $25,000 from readers by November 16. → Read More
Eight Calls to the Police Couldn’t Prevent Her Murder
An examination of a domestic violence case. → Read More
Inside the Murky World of Essential Oils
Essential oils have become a big business, with some distributors selling their products with unfounded claims. → Read More
Can Two Groups Who Are Wary of One Another Have a Civil Debate?
Attempting civil discourse in a polarizing time. → Read More
Remembering ‘Ally McBeal’s’ Creepy Dancing Baby
An oral history of "Ally McBeal" from the show's cast and creators, 20 years after its debut. → Read More
What Happens When You Dope Like Maria Sharapova
Did taking melodonium actually do anything for Maria Sharapova? Caitlin Thompson decided to take some to find out. → Read More
Serena Williams on Returning to Tennis and Embracing ‘Power’
Williams plans to defend her Australian Open title just three months after giving birth. → Read More
Instagram Wants to Make the Internet a Nicer Place to Be
The photo sharing service has been creating tools and algorithms to let its users close comments and ban offensive words. → Read More
An Ode to Dishwashers, the Unsung Heroes of the Restaurant Kitchen
As Emeril Lagasse puts it, "You can’t have a successful service in a restaurant without a great dishwasher." → Read More