Have you heard about how Yelp is the mafia? New evidence suggests you may have heard wrong. Witness a conspiracy debunked, and enjoy other longform stories from around BuzzFeed and the web.
Is Yelp a Bully Or Just Misunderstood? — BuzzFeed
The online reviewing behemoth is regularly accused of mafia-style extortion by disgruntled business owners and the media. But even as Ivy League researchers debunk the conspiracy theories, the company’s shadowy reputation remains intact. Why is it so hard to believe that Yelp might actually be fair?
The Lawyer and the Writer Who Made Marriage Equality Happen — BuzzFeed
Chris Geidner profiles Evan Wolfson and Andrew Sullivan, who have been arguing since the 1980s that marriage equality is the key step to advancing gay rights in society. The Supreme Court's decisions this week evidence how their work has paid off.
The Gay Guide to Wedded Bliss — The Atlantic
Research finds that same-sex unions are happier than heterosexual marriages. Liza Mundy investigates what can gay and lesbian couples teach straight ones about living in harmony.
Via: The Atlantic / Gail Albert Halaban
How Glenn Greenwald Became Glenn Greenwald — BuzzFeed
Before he was the Guardian’s eyes on the National Security Agency, Greenwald was a Manhattan litigator with an itchy trigger finger, Jessica Testa reports. “He doesn’t care if the entire world hates him.”
