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Molly Longman

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Molly Longman is a freelance journalist who loves to tell stories at the intersection of health and politics. Molly enjoys hiking, public records, and looking at cow videos on Instagram. She's originally from Iowa.

Latest Posts From Molly

The $700 Cost Breakdown of An Autism Diagnosis at 54

04/24/2024

The $700 Cost Breakdown of An Autism Diagnosis at 54

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a new series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

"The Tortured Poets Department" Is Cathartic as Hell — Experts Explain Why

04/20/2024

"The Tortured Poets Department" Is Cathartic as Hell — Experts Explain Why

I was in the middle of a dramatic breakup when Taylor Swift's "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" came out, and I'll never forget scream-singing about the patriarchy in the back of a car with my best friends.

From $27K to $85K: How 3 Couples Navigate Big Salary Gaps

04/05/2024

From $27K to $85K: How 3 Couples Navigate Big Salary Gaps

There are a few ways to handle a large salary gap in a relationship, and they can almost all be modeled after celebrity couples — that is, according to Haley Sacks, aka Mrs. Dow Jones, a Zillennial finance expert and influencer.

Why People in Recovery Often Find Motivation in Fitness

03/29/2024

Why People in Recovery Often Find Motivation in Fitness

About six months ago, Selina Burzler went to a friend's house for a dinner party.

How My Sex Life Changed After My Breast Cancer Diagnosis

03/08/2024

How My Sex Life Changed After My Breast Cancer Diagnosis

On Dec. 2, 2015, Erin Burnett was two days out from her wedding and existing in the buzzy state of bliss that's reserved for people who are very much in love.

Busy Philipps Wants to Teach Us About the Vulva

03/06/2024

Busy Philipps Wants to Teach Us About the Vulva

Do you know where your vulva is?

The Healing Power of "Grief Runs"

03/04/2024

The Healing Power of "Grief Runs"

Shelby Forsythia can't listen to the song "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus without being reminded of grief.

Combining Bank Accounts With Your Spouse? What Financial Experts Want You to Consider

02/29/2024

Combining Bank Accounts With Your Spouse? What Financial Experts Want You to Consider

The biggest business decision you'll ever make is picking your romantic partner.

How Inclusive Run Clubs Are Changing the Culture of Running

02/29/2024

How Inclusive Run Clubs Are Changing the Culture of Running

As a little kid, Maria Solis Belizaire was a fiercely competitive runner.

Do People With Private Jets Get Jet Lag?

02/09/2024

Do People With Private Jets Get Jet Lag?

This week, as other people were placing last-minute bets and looking up guacamole recipes in preparation for the Super Bowl, I was brushing up on my knowledge of the international date line — along with every other Swiftie and the Embassy of Japan.

How Much Do NFL Cheerleaders Make? Inside Their Long Fight For Fair Pay

01/30/2024

How Much Do NFL Cheerleaders Make? Inside Their Long Fight For Fair Pay

I'm afraid I ruined Sydney Ertl's day.

Financial Therapy Is an Investment With Potentially Major Payoffs

01/22/2024

Financial Therapy Is an Investment With Potentially Major Payoffs

In 2023, we admitted we do "girl math" and were inundated with deceiving TikTok economics.