Seyward Darby

i have thought about writing a book about the cultural corruption of purity, because [gestures furiously at women].

As the White House seeks to drum up a higher national birthrate, author Seyward Darby lays out the starkly racist precedents for some of its ideas—including the so-called “baby bonus.” vogue.com/article/dark-h…

If you thought the Met Gala was the biggest thing @voguemagazine had going on this week, THINK AGAIN. I wrote about the new natalism, which isn't new at all. vogue.com/article/dark-h…

Thrilled to learn that our @atavist piece "Coming To America" is a National Magazine Award finalist! Thank you to ASME for the honor & to the incredible Layan Albaz for sharing her story. Editor: @seywarddarby, photography: @emangaza48. bit.ly/3yJZ2lV

An excellent, in depth article on the tragic situation in Tigray. “You Tigrayans are all disgusting,” the driver in Addis seethed. Saba turned and walked away as the man spat insults. She was no longer surprised by this kind of abuse. magazine.atavist.com/there-will-be-…

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Days like this happen and Dems tell us they can’t pass a minimum wage increase and can’t cancel student loans and can’t declare a climate emergency

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, as Palestinians walk to what's left of their homes, here's a story of what was likely another genocide. 4 health care workers shared their experiences at great personal risk. Drew Philp's riveting piece will break your heart. magazine.atavist.com/there-will-be-…

.@propublica is hiring a Climate Reporter to hold the powerful accountable for the effects of climate change. 🌎 5+ years experience, track record of accountability reporting required 📌 Remote friendly in the United States 💰 $95K-$170K Apply: grnh.se/7c2cf0166us

"So I allow myself to be cut. I even seek out the experience." @seywarddarby reflects on her year of reading, recommending stories by @SarahAziza1, @emilybazelon, @yuval_abraham, @jennykleeman, @JohnWoodrowCox, @fastlerner, and more: longreads.com/2024/12/11/a-y…

Thread. The New York Times coverage of the police search for the killer of the health insurance CEO is getting weird. One aspect of it is pretty dark.

"The first time Carl von Ossietzky disappeared inside a prison, a crowd of supporters cheered him on." The @atavist's latest feature tells the story of Carl von Ossietzky, a journalist jailed by the Nazis. Read our excerpt: #longreads longreads.com/2024/12/05/car…

Pleased to bits that @atavist is on @BW's annual Jealousy List TWICE this year. bloomberg.com/features/2024-…

It's weird to say it, but I hoped this story wouldn't feel so relevant by the time @atavist published it. Herein: a chilling read about fascism, journalism, grassroots action, and so much more. magazine.atavist.com/the-good-trait…

Brooklyn friends: Anyone have suggestions for AirBnB/Vrbo alternatives? My parents are looking for a spot to stay after I give birth. Hotel rooms are expensive and small.

Apropos of nothing, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth appears in my favorite Fox News chyron of all time (yes it’s real)

ironically, the head of homeland security in my house is our dog

The magazine will still be on Twitter, but you can now follow @atavist over on @bluesky as well! bsky.app/profile/atavis…

The ambient misery of this week is a kind of mourning for the hopeful futures that have already been foreclosed and the lives that will inevitably be sacrificed as a result. jewishcurrents.org/we-are-never-g…

NYC folks! A friend found a very sweet dog tied to a post in Prospect Park and is trying to find someone to take him in, either as a foster or adoptee. Every no kill shelter in the city has said they're at capacity and can't help. Anyone have ideas??