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The case for optimism about American democracy
Why Fareed Zakaria believes the American experiment is flawed but resilient.
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Welcome to the Schools Issue of the Highlight
As schools prepare to open, we’re crunching numbers with the economist who fought to reopen schools, exposing the myth of the perfect college experience, dressing for class, and more.
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Why the 400m hurdles is one of the hardest Olympic races
Running the 400-meter hurdles requires strategic rhythm, but it’s over so quick you just might miss it.
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The danger in corporate solutions to government problems
Companies aren’t going to save America.
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Why LeVar Burton’s Jeopardy! quest feels so meaningful
LeVar Burton is America’s favorite teacher. He’s a natural fit for the long-running game show.
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6 questions to consider before launching yourself into space
How bad is space tourism for the environment? And other space travel questions, answered.
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Our bodies can adapt to hotter conditions — but there’s a limit
Here’s what Olympic athletes can teach us about coping with heat waves.
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Anti-abortion lawyers are finally being honest
For decades, abortion opponents urged the Court to lie about abortion restrictions. They don’t need to anymore.
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The ballad of the Chowchilla bus kidnapping
In 1976, a school bus carrying 26 children and their driver disappeared from a small California town. Forty-five years later, we revisit the story.
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