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Welcome to the July issue of The Highlight
The Highlight
By Vox Staff
Podcasts
How the rich got stingyHow the rich got stingy
Podcast
Podcasts

The ultra-wealthy used to build libraries and public parks. Those days are over.

By Ariana Aspuru and Sean Rameswaram
Politics
The Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in generationsThe Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in generations
Politics

The Republican justices just won a four-decade war against “independent” federal agencies.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
A fringe attack on voting rights just got four votes on the Supreme CourtA fringe attack on voting rights just got four votes on the Supreme Court
Politics

Watson v. RNC is the easiest election law case to reach the justices in years. It should not have been 5-4.

By Ian Millhiser
Culture
The manly appeal of Zohran MamdaniThe manly appeal of Zohran Mamdani
Culture

Democrats are pining for a bro-magnet candidate to win over the manosphere. Actually, they’ve got one.

By Constance Grady
Advice
Why you grieve the end of summer before it’s even overWhy you grieve the end of summer before it’s even over
Advice

If you’re already stressed about the end of the season, you’re not alone.

By Allie Volpe
Future Perfect
Should you keep practicing a religion even if you don’t believe?Should you keep practicing a religion even if you don’t believe?
Future Perfect

You can outgrow a belief without outgrowing the people who gave it to you.

By Shayla Love
Future Perfect
The US is better off than it was in 1976. So why does it feel worse?The US is better off than it was in 1976. So why does it feel worse?
Future Perfect

America’s 250th birthday feels bleak. The numbers tell a different story.

By Bryan Walsh
Explain It to Me
Four easy ways to live longerFour easy ways to live longer
Podcast
Explain It to Me

“Longevity” doesn’t need to be an elaborate science experiment.

By Jonquilyn Hill
The Logoff
Trump’s AI power grabTrump’s AI power grab
The Logoff

Who gets access to new OpenAI’s new ChatGPT model? Trump wants to decide.

By Cameron Peters
Podcasts
Trump’s plan to run a bankTrump’s plan to run a bank
Podcast
Podcasts

What’s next for the Trump family crypto company? More ways to turn a profit.

By Dustin DeSoto and Sean Rameswaram
Politics
Trump wants the US military to be rent-a-copsTrump wants the US military to be rent-a-cops
Politics

A mercenary vision of American power.

By Joshua Keating
The Highlight
A new, low-stakes way to combat loneliness and make friendsA new, low-stakes way to combat loneliness and make friends
The Highlight

Activity fairs give shy and hesitant people permission to participate.

By Allie Volpe
Politics
The Democrats’ true plan to control Congress doesn’t involve socialistsThe Democrats’ true plan to control Congress doesn’t involve socialists
Politics

In the swing House districts, the establishment has been getting its way.

By Andrew Prokop
Good Medicine
Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with toxins?Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with toxins?
Good Medicine

The world seems filled with toxic substances. What do we do about it?

By Dylan Scott