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Nellie Bowles

Crime

Abolish the Police? Those Who Survived the Chaos in Seattle Aren’t So Sure

What is it like when a city abandons a neighborhood and the police vanish? Business owners describe a harrowing experience of calling for help and being left all alone.

Nellie Bowles New York Times Aug 2020 10min Permalink

Sex Tech

Mr. (Swipe) Right?

After a year of tumult and scandal at Tinder, ousted founder Sean Rad is back in charge. Now can he — and his company — grow up?

Nellie Bowles California Sunday Jan 2016 25min Permalink

Tech

The Real Teens of Silicon Valley

High school dropouts are descending on San Francisco with nothing more than a backpacks full of clothes and ideas.

Nellie Bowles California Sunday May 2015 Permalink