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The Highlight Archive

Archives for August 2019

The life of a white-hat hacker
Technology

Ethical hackers work to expose security risks. That doesn’t mean companies always like them.

By Zoe Schiffer
Trans activist Sarah McBride thought coming out would kill her political career. She’s just getting started.
Politics

The millennial politico is headed home to run for the Delaware state Senate.

By Katelyn Burns
How to politely smoke weed
Culture

Emily Post’s great-great-granddaughter wrote a book about cannabis etiquette — a thing you never thought you’d need.

By Luke Winkie
Claws is a love letter to the strip mall–fabulous American woman
Culture

The cult TNT show mixes race, class, and high camp.

By Cate Young