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America’s unique, enduring gun problem, explained
The factors that lead to tragedies like Uvalde are deeply ingrained in US politics, culture, and law.
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The philosopher who resisted despair
Albert Camus and the search for solace in a cruel age.
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Days after school shooting, Republicans defend gun rights at NRA convention
Former President Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz were among those dismissing calls for tougher gun laws.
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Underground hip-hop is banned in Egypt. Now, it’s the soundtrack to Marvel’s Moon Knight.
The Disney+ show is scored by subversive Egyptian rap of the Arab Spring.
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Are active shooter drills worth it?
Students at Robb Elementary followed lockdown drill protocol, but many trainings go too far.
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Stop scolding people for worrying about monkeypox
The obsession with managing public opinion gets in the way of managing public health.
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Why gun control feels out of reach — and why there’s still hope
A gun control expert on mass shootings, the progress gun control advocates have made, and why the NRA no longer defines gun culture in the US.
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The Uvalde police keep changing their story
Law enforcement noted they made the "wrong decision" when they didn’t confront the gunman sooner.
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In Appalachia, a race to preserve the practice of plant healing
Even as ginseng, St. John’s wort, and other herbs grow in popularity, the region is struggling to keep its age-old practice of herbalism alive for a new generation.
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Welcome to the May issue of The Highlight
In this issue: The anti-abortion movement’s post-Roe future, the plant peddlers of Appalachia, the real effect of the child tax credit now that it’s gone, and more.
