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Writers

Casey Parks

The Tragedy of America’s Rural Schools

Outdated textbooks, not enough teachers, no ventilation — for millions of kids like Harvey Ellington, the public-education system has failed them their whole lives.

Casey Parks New York Times Magazine Sep 2021 40min Permalink

Crime

His Only Living Boy

Roger Stringer testified against his son Zac in the fatal shooting that killed his younger child. Now he believes Remington’s defective rifle is to blame.

Casey Parks The Trace Dec 2018 35min Permalink