“The Lonely Quiet After Newtown” Eli Saslow, The Washington PostSix months later, the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, fades into the past, and the parents left behind try to make the country remember.

“What Happens When Women Are Denied Abortions?” Joshua Lang, The New York Times MagazineTurned away because it was too late, they face a long life they never wanted.

“The Taliban’s Life of Luxury” Ron Moreau, NewsweekIs Afghanistan destined to be run by a drug mafia?

“The Guilty Man” Pamela Colloff, Texas MonthlyMichael Morton spent almost 25 years wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of his wife, until DNA helped set him free. A year and half later, that same piece of DNA finally brought him face to face with the real killer.

“Prism, Partisanship and Propaganda” Glenn Greenwald, The GuardianAnswering the issues that arose from the debate over last week’s NSA revelations.

“The Long Con” Michael Rubino, Indianapolis MonthlyPhil Ferguson pulled off one of the biggest frauds in Indiana history, duping clients out of millions of dollars and staying one step ahead of the law.

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