Articles by Amber Cortes
Amber Cortes is a former Grist fellow, radio producer, and a digital media grad student at the University of Washington. Follow her on Twitter.
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People: Stop getting your panties in a wad about “fake” charity clothing bins
The donation boxes have been condemned as public nuisances, magnets for graffiti and crime, and fire hazards. In fact, they're a logical response to our overconsumption.
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These amazing animated maps show cities on the move
Powered by chips in our smartphones, they give us a more nuanced look at human movement than we've ever had before.
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This rogue bicycle pony express delivered mail in 1894
The Pullman rail strike in Illinois cut off all rail service west of Detroit, leaving California train-less and mail-less.
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With Dov Charney gone, these are the only clothes made by dangerous animals
Lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!) are ripping into the fashion world, one pair of jeans at a time.
