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'Border Line War' documents a fragile, tenuous peace — and how journalism is fighting to survive
Anti-Russian graffiti in Tbilisi in March 2024 shows the intensity of the backlash against Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Thomas Dworzak
Is this the last summer before the war?
After nearly three years of traveling the countries o...
Long Lead makes history at the Webby Awards
Last week, the Webby Awards announced its annual winners, and Long Lead was awarded its eighth Webby in the past 5 years. Each of the Webby Awards we’ve won has been a tremendous honor, but this one was historic: Winning the 2026 prize for...
Drone walls won't stop Putin. Long Lead's latest feature shows why.
Kazakhstan’s largest city, Almaty, is far from the country’s long border with Russia. But that doesn’t stop Kazakhstanis from worrying about Putin’s demonstrated desire to expand his territory. Photo by Thomas Dworzak
Thomas Dworzak knows...
What do twins know about loneliness and acceptance that the rest of us don’t?
Twin sisters Carmelle and Cathy Jean-François share a hug on August 1, 2025 in Twinsburg, Ohio. Photo by Sarah Rogers
Every year, thousands of twins pilgrimage to Twinsburg, Ohio, a charming spot that could double for any small American to...
'Long Shadow' podcast wins three 2025 Signal Awards
Long Shadow: Breaking the Internet is available wherever you get your podcasts.
In September, the Signal Awards announced Long Shadow: Breaking the Internet was a finalist in three categories: Best History, Best Documentary, and Best Techn...
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