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Luke Winkie

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Luke Winkie

    One Year Later
    They shaved their heads for quarantine, and now they’re staying baldThey shaved their heads for quarantine, and now they’re staying bald
    One Year Later

    Some are embracing quarantine head-shaving and becoming comfortable with the bald truth.

    By Luke Winkie
    Money
    What it’s like to announce an NBA game to an empty arenaWhat it’s like to announce an NBA game to an empty arena
    Money

    How do you hype up a crowd when there’s no crowd?

    By Luke Winkie
    Money
    What’s next for the MAGA merchants of Etsy? More Trump.What’s next for the MAGA merchants of Etsy? More Trump.
    Money

    While the former president has been banned from Shopify, independent sellers are still pushing Trump gear.

    By Luke Winkie
    Money
    How Hallmark is handling pandemic Valentine’s DayHow Hallmark is handling pandemic Valentine’s Day
    Money

    Using toilet paper rolls and social distancing to talk about love.

    By Luke Winkie
    Politics
    “I think this is a wake-up call”: Seeing a familiar face in the Capitol riot“I think this is a wake-up call”: Seeing a familiar face in the Capitol riot
    Politics

    Some are grappling with the prevalence of extremism in America, after seeing coworkers and fellow churchgoers in the riot.

    By Luke Winkie
    Money
    What domestic work looks and feels like right nowWhat domestic work looks and feels like right now
    Money

    One domestic worker on cleaning through Covid-19, the fight for benefits, and how workers can protect themselves.

    By Luke Winkie
    Money
    Food banks have had a record year. Here’s what it’s like to run one.Food banks have had a record year. Here’s what it’s like to run one.
    Money

    Even when the pandemic ends, food banks will still be in high demand.

    By Luke Winkie
    Money
    How Christmas trees are made, explained by a tree farmerHow Christmas trees are made, explained by a tree farmer
    Money

    It takes 11 years to grow a tree, and they require repeated shearing.

    By Luke Winkie
    Money
    What will Thanksgiving look like this year? We asked a turkey farmer.What will Thanksgiving look like this year? We asked a turkey farmer.
    Money

    The turkey farming industry braces for a pandemic holiday.

    By Luke Winkie
    Money
    Meet the professional memersMeet the professional memers
    Money

    Brands like Dunkin’ and Bud Light Seltzer want to win you over with memes. Here’s what it’s like to make them.

    By Luke Winkie