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Jesse Barron

Business Politics

The Democracy Factory

For decades, the vote-by-mail business was a sleepy industry that stayed out of the spotlight. Then came 2020.

Jesse Barron California Sunday Sep 2020 20min Permalink

Crime

What Happened Inside Ed Buck’s Apartment?

Two men died of meth overdoses at the home of a West Hollywood political donor. Dark conspiracy theories abounded— but the truth is even darker

Jesse Barron New York Times Magazine Sep 2020 35min Permalink

Business

How Puerto Rico Became the Newest Tax Haven for the Super Rich

A year after the tragedy of Hurricane Maria, the 51st state has become the favorite playground for extremely wealthy Americans looking to keep their money from the taxman. The only catch? They have to cut all ties to the mainland (wink, wink).

Jesse Barron GQ Sep 2018 20min Permalink

Best Article Crime

The Girl From Plainville

Did Michell Carter’s texts cause Conrad Roy to kill himself?

Jesse Barron Esquire Aug 2017 25min Permalink

Business

The Bounty Hunter of Wall Street

Short-seller Andrew Left sniffs out corporate fraud—and gets rich doing it.

Jesse Barron New York Times Magazine Jun 2017 20min Permalink

Best Article Tech

The Babysitters Club

“Post-dignity design” and why apps speak to adults like children.

Jesse Barron Real Life Jul 2016 10min Permalink