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From Ann Coulter to Carly Rae Jepsen: Our Most Popular Profiles

Longform portraits of controversial women.


Ann Coulter Is a Human Being

Outrage culture was invented to annihilate people like Ann Coulter, but instead it's reinvigorated her career.


Moms Who Do Molly

These moms are raising their kids with peace, love, unity, and respect. What could be wrong with that?


Meet the Girl Getting Death Threats for Making Out with Justin Bieber

Beliebers want model Xenia Deli dead because she humped Justin Bieber in his new video, but Deli says cyberbullying is nothing compared to growing up in the Republic of Moldova.


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Veteran Sex Worker Air Force Amy Celebrates 25 Years of Prostitution

The radical French writer and filmmaker known for her book "King Kong Theory" talks about sexism in the publishing industry, how becoming a lesbian changed her life, and whether it's fair to say she hates men.


Afghanistan's Tech Revolution is Coming and Roya Mahboob is at the Helm

Roya Mahboob is just one of many Afghan women taking it upon themselves to educate girls in the world of tech. From coding to accounting to graphic design, Mahboob's nonprofit, Digital Citizen Fund, is giving future generations of Afghan women the strength and autonomy to achieve their goals.


That's So Brazen: How Raven-Symoné Became This Summer's Biggest Contrarian

Young black girls once idolized Raven-Symoné as a symbol of optimism, but as a co-host of 'The View,' she has become a notorious provocateur. We called Symoné to learn the story behind her shocking reinvention.


Behind the Scenes with Virginie Despentes

The radical French writer and filmmaker known for her book "King Kong Theory" talks about sexism in the publishing industry, how becoming a lesbian changed her life, and whether it's fair to say she hates men.


Carly Rae Jepsen: She's Really Nice!

Out this Friday, Carly Rae Jepsen's newest album has already earned rave reviews, proving she's capable of moving past "Call Me Maybe" and into the bizarre realm of indie-approved mainstream. We sat down with the Canadian pop star to find out how she got here.


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On Set of the Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly Porn Parody

Meet the team behind the interracial-porn production company's latest parody, "Megyn Gets Trumped."


Death of the Author: Ghostwriter Maya Sloan Gives Life to Celebs' Stories

Maya Sloan's intensely collaborative writing process defies conventional understandings of ownership, authorship, and the personal brand.


How Charlotte Church Went from Pop to Politics

Britain's "Voice of an Angel" was selling millions of albums and singing for Bill Clinton and Tony Blair. Now she's undergone a very unlikely political renaissance.


Ela Xora: the Trans Artist and Campaigner in the Silver Mask

Gender doesn't fall on a straight line. That's the plainly stated but revolutionary message behind this south London-based trans artist's work.