Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Last month, Colleen Fagan was observing an immigration enforcement operation at an apartment complex in Portland, Maine, when federal agents scanned her face with a smartphone and appeared to record ...

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A behind-the-scenes look at how Peter Jackson created his WWI documentary. A day with artist Derek Boshier as he works on a new painting and reflects on his life.