Protests, penthouses, and life in a pandemic — these are the best photos from Insider in 2021

Grid of photos including a scene from a protest at Netflix, a portrait of Pfizer CEO, Albert Bourla, and a portrait of Tianna Arata, an activist.
A scene from a protest at Netflix, a portrait of Pfizer CEO, Albert Bourla, and a portrait of an activist, Tianna Arata.
  • In 2021, the world entered uncharted waters politically, economically, and socially.
  • Insider captured events across the globe and brought some amazing and difficult stories to light.
  • See some of the best photography we captured and commissioned that show the highs and lows of 2021.

LIFE AND CULTURE

Partygoers returned to a queer club after 15 months of lockdown.
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The Q in New York City.

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Photos revealed how New Yorkers kept romance alive leading up to the first pandemic Valentine's Day.
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A couple taking a selfie on Valentine's Day in New York City.

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We spoke with 21 young Americans about coming of age in 2021.
Tianna Arata stands in sunlight with a blossoming tree behind her.
Tianna Arata was arrested at a protest she organized on July 21, 2020, and was released the same night. Less than a month later, she gained national attention.

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Inside Hawaii's big gamble on remote work.
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A surfer on a beach in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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SCIENCE AND HEALTHCARE

Albert Bourla ushered in a new era at Pfizer after leading a historic triumph with a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla.

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Americans turned to melatonin to soothe pandemic-induced stress. Experts worry high demand, little federal oversight, and insufficient data leave the industry ripe for scams.
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Industry analysts expect the melatonin market to continue to grow, but a lack of federal oversight of supplements and sparse research into melatonin's long-term effects may harm consumers.

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Mississippi banned most abortions to be the 'safest state' for the unborn. Meanwhile, one in three Mississippi kids lives in poverty.
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Drusilla Hicks, a single mom in Mississippi, with her two youngest kids.

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WELLNESS AND RELATIONSHIPS

An ecologist revealed how to align passion with purpose to create a fulfilling life.
Ecologist Charles Post wears a gray button-up shirt while sitting in an office decorated with plants and pictures of birds.
Ecologist Charles Post found his passion after his career took a handful of different turns.

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A reader wrote to our 'Doing it Right' column for advice – "I find penetrative sex super pleasurable, but I can't orgasm."
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Another reader asked "my ex left me, then became abusive. How can I move on when my best friend still talks to her?"
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We revealed how to build a strong, toned back with simple bodyweight exercises.
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A body builder showing off his back muscles.

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We went to a flirting class with a dating expert and she taught us her 4 surefire techniques to attract dates.
Two women sit at the end of a table and face each other while talking.
Amy Nobile works one-on-one with singles to teach them how to flirt on dating apps, secure quality matches, and find meaningful relationships.

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NEWS

We photographed the protesters who showed up to the Justice for J6 rally in Washington DC.
A man in a raccoon-fur hat holding am American flag in front of the US Capitol.
A participant in the Justice for J6 rally.

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An Insider investigation revealed officials helped sell access to California public schools to Chinese elite.
A building at University of California, Irvine, with the school's logo on the front.
The University of California at Irvine.

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We attended Netflix's trans employee protest, and it was filled with passionate speeches and tense moments.
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Pictured on left: trans activist and rally organizer Ashlee Marie Preston at a Netflix protest.

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Former members of Young Life said they experienced sexual misconduct during their time at the mega-ministry.
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Brie Boatman at her home in Dallas, Texas. Boatman left Young Life after she said the ministry mishandled her sexual misconduct allegations.

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Thano Fatsis' beloved NYC diner is on the brink of closure — simply because it's on the wrong side of the street.
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Thano Fatsis, the 41-year-old owner of Triple Crown Diner in Bellerose, Queens, has been unable to serve customers indoors for months — unlike eateries right across the street that are technically located in Long Island.

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We followed two star MMA fighters as they continued training in midsummer even as the Taliban approached Kabul.
A man is seen, at a distance, shadowboxing near a mausoleum.
Wahid Nazhand trains at Ahmad Shah Masoud’s mausoleum In Panjsher.

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TRAVEL

6 of the most memorable things to do in Dublin that most tourists miss.
A view of the Howth Cliff trail in Dublin, Ireland.
Dublin boasts spectacular scenery and things to do.

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Your go-to list of activities for a trip to Richmond, Virginia.
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In a destination known as River City, it should come as no surprise that there are many beautiful places to walk along the water.

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BUSINESS

Insiders who worked with Instagram mega influencer Danielle Bernstein say she rips off fashion designers and gets away with it.
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Influencer Danielle Bernstein sells her branded clothing in stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. Some designers claim her retail empire is partially built on copied designs.

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Top NYC broker Ryan Serhant gave us a private tour of the most expensive home for sale in America: a Saudi tycoon's $169 million lair 96 floors above Manhattan.
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Ryan Serhant overlooking Manhattan from the penthouse at 432 Park Avenue.

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Amazon and Petco both invested in a $150 internet-connected cat feeder — one day it just stopped working.
A cat on a white table walks over a pile of food which spilled out of a black pet feeder.
Dewey was used to getting fed automatically by the PetNet SmartFeeder. Then in 2020, the company went out of business.

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We toured Deutsche Bank's brand-new NYC office, which features trading floors with Central Park views and plant walls.
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A conference table on the 10th floor of Deutsche Bank's office.

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We spoke with the billionaire who is still rebuilding the World Trade Center, but might not live to see it finished.
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Real-estate developer Larry Silverstein commutes most days to an office overlooking his life's work for the last 20 years: the World Trade Center site.

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We got a peek at the iconic Waldorf Astoria's makeover, which is so luxe its model alone cost close to $1 million.
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Detail inside a room of the model Waldorf.

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