#147: Avenging Emily Doe

It’s Thursday, Loyal Readers, which means it’s time for another great issue of The Highlighter! Have you cleared your calendar so you can dive deeply into the articles? I hope so. This week focuses on the deep problems in our justice, health care, and public education systems — and how finding solutions to these challenges is not easy. The first two pieces are back-to-back worthy of your time. The second two aren’t too shabby, either, especially if you’re an educator or a kombucha enthusiast. Please enjoy!

Avenging Emily Doe

Two years ago, former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner was convicted of sexually assaulting Emily Doe (not her real name), a 22-year-old woman. During the sentencing hearing, Ms. Doe read a powerful statement about her experience, which some people called a manifesto of the #MeToo Movement. Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky sentenced Mr. Turner to six months in jail. This is the story of Michele Dauber, the Stanford Law School professor who spearheaded the successful campaign to recall Judge Persky, who was removed from office by voters last week. This is also the story of retired Judge LaDoris Cordell, who opposed Judge Persky’s removal, arguing that the recall process threatened the independence of the judiciary. Author Julia Ioffe presents a balanced and comprehensive assessment of the case. (22 min)

Being Black in America Can Be Hazardous to Your Health

Kiarra Boulware is a 27-year-old woman who lives in Baltimore and suffers from obesity, sleep apnea, diabetes, and menstrual dysregulation. She does not want to die young. But Ms. Boulware is Black, poor, and has more than six adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). This article explains how our racist and segregationist history increases the likelihood that Ms. Boulware will die 20 years earlier than a white person who lives just miles away. (33 min) If you’re interested in reading more: #108, #124, #139.

Death by a Thousand Cuts: How Choice Has Plagued Public Education

If you work for a charter school, watch out: This history of education reform will push your buttons. When reformers say parents should have “choice” in where they send their kids to school, that’s a dog whistle to preserve a racist, neoliberal system, with choice being a proxy for segregation. Educators, I’d love to hear your thoughts. (27 min)

Is Kombucha Actually Good For You?

In addition to offering you great articles on race, education, and culture, The Highlighter makes sure you are not hoodwinked into believing that certain beverages (e.g., smoothies, juice) are good for you. Get ready for an exposé on kombucha. “People are believing what they want to believe,” professor of food science Bruce Chassy says — adding that relying on intuition is just not enough. (24 min)

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#146: The Earth Is Flat

Loyal Readers, good morning! Happy Thursday to you. After last night’s hugely successful HHH #6 (thank you for coming!), I scurried home to put the finishing touches on today’s issue. This week’s lead article focuses on people who believe the world is flat. (Breathe deeply when you read this one.) Then enjoy two pieces about women fighting against sexual abuse and gun culture. Up last today is a reminder for us not to adhere too strongly to what we think we believe. It’s time to dive in.

Looking for Life on a Flat Earth

It’s no longer enough to be a birther, or to believe Sandy Hook was a false flag, or to claim 9/11 was an inside job, or to question the moon landing. Now you have to believe the Earth is flat. Some Americans do. Alan Burdick explores why flat-Earthers believe in the “mother of all conspiracies.” He writes, “If we can agree on anything anymore, it’s that we live in a post-truth era. Facts are no longer correct or incorrect; everything is potentially true unless it’s disagreeable, in which case it’s fake.” (21 min)

LaDonna | This American Life

The media has not adequately reported on the voices of women of color and their contributions to the #MeToo Movement. This podcast episode is a must-listen, even if you’re not a big fan of podcasts. It features LaDonna Powell and her horrific experiences working as a security guard for Allied Universal at John F. Kennedy Airport. Disgusted by the sexual harassment and abuse, Ms. Powell takes it upon herself to fix the problem. (65 min)

How to Challenge Gun Culture in a Town in Wyoming

Moriah Engdahl is 16 years old and lives in Gillette, Wyo., with her dad, who likes guns and thinks the government wants to take them away. Most people in Gillette — popular slogan: “Consider Everyone Armed” — share his views. This is the story of a young woman who finds her voice in a community far different and far away from Parkland. (18 min)

Educators, Let’s Please Stop Talking About the 30 Million Word Gap

Educators like believing in studies. There’s the marshmallow test, for instance, and the 10,000 Hour Rule. This article uncovers the problems with the assertion that poor children hear 30 million fewer words before age 3 than their middle class peers. Among them: It likely isn’t true. Plus, even if it is true, does focusing on a “gap” help children, or rather perpetuate deficit thinking? (9 min)

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#145: Bach at the Burger King

Have you had a good morning so far, Loyal Readers? I hope so. This week’s issue focuses on the effects of gentrification, the challenges of integration, the complexities of appropriation, the horrors of elephant poaching, and the joys of succulents. Today’s lead article explores how a community group in San Francisco has weaponized Baroque music to drive away homeless people from a Burger King near City Hall. It should spur feelings.

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Bach at the Burger King

Classical music is supposed to be for all of us. (Remember the “Ode to Joy” flash mob?) In recent years, however, as declining attendance at symphony halls suggest, the music of Bach and Mozart has become a class signifier. Now it’s worse: Classical music is being used as a weapon to repel the poor from city sidewalks and other public spaces. In this piece, Theodore Gioia explores this phenomenon outside a Burger King near San Francisco’s City Hall. (11 min)

The Racial Contours of Gentrification

What should be done about gentrification? One recent trend in San Francisco is the emergence of YIMBYs (Yes In Our Backyard), who want rapid construction of new housing, mostly at market rates. They argue that government regulations, like rent control, grow out of a paternalistic approach to protect poor people and people of color. Hogwash, say the authors of this academic article. Building more high rises won’t do anything to make the city more affordable for working class residents. In addition, the history of YIMBY in the Bay Area is not a racially inclusive one. Thank you to Loyal Reader Peter for suggesting this article. (46 min)

Can Brown Deer, a Milwaukee Suburb, Stay Racially Integrated?

Brown Deer, Wisconsin (population: 12,000) is a quaint village outside of Milwaukee. Ever since a Brown-inspired busing program began 40 years ago, schools in Brown Deer have been racially diverse, with white students making up about 30% of the population. Recently, some white parents are complaining about “disruptive” classrooms and enrolling their children in a nearby school with fewer Black students. Will this integrated school system hold? (15 min)

Cultural Appropriation Articles Have Made Us Less Open

Connie Wang is tired of writing articles that condemn cultural appropriation. They’ve made people no less racist, she argues, as sides take turns pillorying each other on Twitter. Ms. Wang writes, “Talking about cultural appropriation the way that we have seems to have made us more callous and closed-off on all sides. It has simplified our differences instead of shining a light on our complexities.” (12 min)

Two issues ago, I asked you to answer, once and for all, the perennial question: How many spaces after a period? (It looks like the jury is still out.)

The Toll of Congo’s Elephant Wars

Poaching has killed about one-fourth of Africa’s elephants over the past decade. In Garamba National Park, in Democratic Republic of Congo, park rangers battle poachers with AK-47s and grenade launchers. But their enemies, mostly from South Sudan, keep coming, knowing one elephant’s tusks will fetch $14,500 in China. (12 min)

Consider the Cactus

Everyone likes succulents now. You have a few, right? This article explains how Instagram, Amazon, climate change, and Millennials have made jade, aloe, and cactus the trendiest members of the plant kingdom — so much so, they’re being poached across California and shipped to Asia, sold for $50 a pop. (It helps that they’re mostly unkillable.) (29 min)

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#144: What Happened in Vegas

Loyal Readers, hello and welcome to The Highlighter #144! Don’t tell anyone, but it’s almost summer, when the sun comes out, the days get longer, and reading becomes more expansive. Today’s lead article, about Las Vegas after last October’s mass shooting there, is worth every minute. The other pieces are excellent, too, ranging from the effects of ride-sharing companies, to the inaccessibility of the foster care system, to the joys — and many dangers — of one of our country’s first water parks. Enjoy!

What Happened in Vegas

In Las Vegas last October, 58 people lost their lives in the worst mass shooting in American history. This outstanding piece by Amanda Fortini explores how the city has responded in the months since the massacre. You’ll learn about the creation of the #VegasStrong slogan, the popularity of Stop the Bleed training, the rise of conspiracy theories, and the archival process at Clark County Museum of the thousands of mementos that mourners have left to the dead. Most of all, you’ll see Las Vegas in a new way — less so the casinos and the Strip, and more so the diverse, working-class city that it is. (33 min)

Driven to Despair by Uber

Doug Schifter drove yellow cabs and Lincoln Town Cars in New York City for 44 years. He logged 4.5 million miles overall. When Uber threatened his livelihood, Mr. Schifter refused to work for them. Instead, he organized his colleagues. “Brothers and Sisters,” he wrote in Black Car News, “we will all be slaves to Uber. If we work together, then everyone will have a better life and the true American Dream.” (2o min)

A Tiny Scar, From Falling

Lara B. Sharp is 48 years old and ready to learn more about the scar on her knee and her experience as a child in the foster care system. The problem is, there’s no way to find out what happened. Her records either don’t exist or “protection laws” make them impossible to access. Ms. Sharp writes, “I was ready for Anything, when what I really needed to be prepared for was Nothing.” (14 min)

An Oral History of the Most Dangerous Water Park

Indeed, summer is nearly here, which means it’s time to visit your favorite local water park! (Don’t worry about the possibility of drowning or the millions of gallons of water wasted.) Before you go, read this oral history of New Jersey’s Action Park, one of the earliest — and deadliest — water parks in the country. I particularly enjoyed learning about the “Cannonball Loop,” which on occasion knocked out its riders’ teeth. (15 min)

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#143: The 79 Bus

Happy Thursday, Loyal Subscribers! It’s time for some serious reading. This week’s articles run the gamut, offering perspectives on the criminalization of Black girls, the coca plant in Bolivia, and the demise of farmers in Kansas. If you’re pressed for time, I highly recommend “The 79 Bus,” which will elicit strong emotions.

Before we get to the articles, though, I’d like to say thank you to the 54 people who completed The Highlighter Reader Survey. I appreciated your feedback and ideas. A few nuggets: (1) 86% of you read the newsletter every week or two weeks! (2) 73% of you have recommended the newsletter to a friend! (3) Many of you want The Highlighter to become an article club, where there’s a greater emphasis on connecting with other readers. I can’t wait.

The 79 Bus

Brian Broome rides the 79 Bus every night after work back to his home in the East Hills neighborhood of Pittsburgh. East Hills is a low-income area, and though Mr. Broome is Black and poor, too, he looks down on his neighbors, calling them pathetic and lazy. He’s not like them, he says. Mr. Broome’s writing is raw and tough to read. Right when you’re ready to give up, this article takes a big turn, and Mr. Broome’s judgment turns into epiphany. Once he realizes that “the white people are coming” — and that gentrification has been the plan all along — everything changes. (32 min)

Twelve Years Old, and Out of Time

Too many schools criminalize Black children. When they do, argues Patrisse Cullors, one of the founders of Black Lives Matter, they terminate childhood. This is the story of a bright girl who gets handcuffed in the middle of a classroom after smoking weed in a summer school bathroom. Ms. Cullors writes, “At the age of 12 I am on my own, no longer in the world as a child, as a small human, innocent and in need of support. I saw it happen to my brothers and now it was happening to me, this moment when we become the thing that’s no longer adorable or cherished. The year we become a thing to be discarded.” (11 min)

“Coca Is Not Cocaine.” Bolivia’s Quest to Spread the Gospel of Coca

The American War on Drugs has given coca a bad name, associating the plant with cocaine, a processed derivative. Over the past decade, Bolivia has turned away the Drug Enforcement Agency and marketed coca as a safe way to alleviate fatigue, stomachache, asthma, and altitude sickness. In doing so, the country’s leaders are also reclaiming coca as critical to indigenous culture. (24 min)

“We’re Not in Kansas Anymore”

After some time away, Corie Brown returns to her home state of Kansas to find out no one lives there anymore. Why? The farms are too big. There’s too much wheat. Prices have plunged, slashing profits, encouraging farmers to, yes, grow more wheat. Feedlots and slaughterhouses seem like a good alternative, but that means recruiting immigrants as workers. Not too many Kansans want that. Better to take things day by day. (24 min)

Loyal reader Nancy Jo gave last week’s issue a thumbs-up (thank you!) and had this to say:

I have been thinking about White allyship and the connection to education. As an educator of color, I often question the “why” of White educators who have chosen to teach in schools that serve students of color. What would it look like for White educators committed to social justice to teach in schools where the demographics are mostly White? Does White allyship look like intentional space for educators of color to teach in urban and “underserved” schools?

Thank you, Nancy Jo, for your thoughtful questions. Loyal readers, what do you think? Reply to this email to continue the conversation. (Maybe this is the beginning of an article club?)

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#142: All-American Nazis

Welcome, Loyal Readers, and thank you for navigating your inbox and clicking on the most important email of your Thursday. Now it’s time to do some reading! Today’s issue will not disappoint. Please enjoy provocative pieces about the rise of Nazi youth in America, the fears white parents have about sending their children to public schools, the vaping craze among teenagers, the Great Spacing Debate, and the effects of the Green Revolution. Choose one, two, or all five to explore!

Also, there’s still time to complete the Annual Reader Survey, which ends next week. Two lucky subscribers will win magnificent prizes. The runner-up will receive the famous Highlighter Mug, and the winner will receive the all-new Highlighter Tote Bag. That sweetens the deal, doesn’t it? Check back here next Thursday to find out if you’ve won!

All-American Nazis: Fascist Youth in America

This is the story of four young white supremacists and how they became Nazis. Some parts will be familiar: They’re white, middle class, depressed, have ADHD, have divorced parents or absent fathers, embrace conspiracy theories, and spend most of their time on their computers, playing video games and participating in online chat communities. Other parts will surprise you: in particular, their codependent relationships and their passion for each other. This article will build your background knowledge about how our country is growing violent white supremacists. Tip: Annotating while you read may help you keep the four main characters clear in your mind. (42 min)

Challenging the Myths White Parents Have About Their Children’s Education

We know that schools are deeply segregated (especially in California). We also know what Nikole Hannah-Jones says: White parents prevent integration because they prefer to protect their privilege. This piece by Courtney Martin urges white parents not to succumb to common myths, like whether your kid will be “safe” alongside children of color. Also check out Integrated Schools, a group of parents who are “intentionally, joyfully, and with humility enrolling their children in integrating schools.” (16 min)

Teens and Vaping: “Smoking Is Gross. Juuling Is Really What’s Up.”

More than half of today’s 1 billion tobacco smokers will die because of their habit. The founders of Juul Labs promise to save millions of lives every year, calling their business a “cigarette-killing company.” The problem is that Juuling has become incredibly popular among teenagers who otherwise would shun smoking. Jia Tolentino (#73, #133) explains vaping’s allure among young people as an ironic response in a chaotic, deeply uncertain time. (Even reading this article may unsettle you.) (30 min)

How Many Spaces After a Period? A (Flawed) Study Complicates Things

You can tell a lot about a person if you find out how many spaces they leave after a period. Which kind of person are you — a one-spacer or a two-spacer? Read this article to learn about the history of this debate plus what new research suggests is the right way to space. Then vote your conscience! (4 min)

Anne-otations: Bee Wilson on How We Learn to Eat | 5x15 Podcast

Recently I reread many of Bee Wilson’s articles about clean eating, detox, and bacon because I needed some food sanity in my life. I was so excited to stumble upon this new episode of 5x15, where Ms. Wilson talks about her next book focusing on the effects of the Green Revolution. (15 min)

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Podcast #38: Anne and Mark Banter About Reading

Last month, we did a deep dive on reading instruction. Now it’s time to reflect on what we learned and to share some of our highlights. It’s also time to realize that we’ve just scratched the surface on reading — and that the topic deserves another month of study!

Also in this episode: Anne shares her favorite article of the month from the newsletter, and Mark shares his favorite podcast episode selection from Anne-otations. We’re in a bantering mood, so please enjoy!

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#141: The Trauma of Gun Violence

Good morning, loyal readers! Want to know a secret? Last week’s issue was the most opened in Highlighter history. Pretty great, right? I’m confident you’ll like today’s issue, too. Enjoy excellent pieces on a range of topics, including gun violence, job displacement, school resegregation, artificial intelligence, and so-called involuntary celibacy. Let’s get right to it!

Except one thing first: I invite you to complete the Annual Reader Survey. It takes ~5 minutes. Big thanks to the 36 respondents so far! I’m using your feedback to solidify the core of The Highlighter. Who doesn’t like a strong core? Plus there are prizes, including one Grand Prize, which I’ll reveal next Thursday. Thank you for helping me make The Highlighter even better.

The Trauma of Gun Violence in New Orleans

Caswick Naverro, who grew up in New Orleans during the era of Hurricane Katrina, has suffered too much. He was 10 when he witnessed his first murdered body. He’s lost so many friends and family to gun violence that he doesn’t remember when he stopped attending funerals. A victim of gun violence himself — twice — Caswick remains resilient, with the support of no fewer than eight organizations: ReNEW, Covenant House, CeaseFire NOLA, Café Reconcile, NOLA for LIFE, Camp Restore, ReThink, and Bayou Vista Community Fellowship. This gut-wrenching profile by Jimmie Briggs is a must-read. Take your time. (25 min)

A School’s Map to the Middle Class

Students at Lowell High School in Massachusetts are confident about their futures. Should they be? Only 26 percent will graduate from college, and even those who do will face an unstable job market, where automation has displaced thousands of jobs in this once-booming manufacturing town. To address this gap, the school supplements its college-prep program with LHS Pathways, geared to teach students the skills they’ll need to be job-ready at graduation. (19 min)

Desegregation and Resegregation Through a Teacher’s Eyes

In 1976, Rebecca Palacios began teaching in Corpus Christi, Texas, soon after a landmark court case mandated busing to achieve school desegregation for white and Latino children. As she progressed through her teaching career, Dr. Palacios witnessed how the gains of desegregation disappeared as her community no longer wanted to commit to equal public schools for all kids. (8 min)

Gmail’s Smart Reply Is Part of Me Now

Let’s face it: Nobody likes long emails — except, of course, for The Highlighter, which brings us joy. That’s why Google recently expanded Smart Reply, which saves you time on email by guessing how you’d typically reply. Andrew Wallace Chamings explains how machine learning scrapes all your prior correspondence to decide whether you’re more of an LOL or haha type of person. (4 min)

Anne-otations: Incels and Masculinity in the 21st Century | Ask Science Mike

One of the dark corners of the Internet is for incels: straight men who claim to be involuntary celibates and blame it on women. Mike McHargue tries to explain how that movement connects to the need for men to redefine their role in society. For those who’ve read about incels in the news recently, keep in mind this podcast episode came out a few weeks beforehand. (Please start at 5:00.) (23 min)

The Highlighter Podcast

Last month and this month, Anne and I are focusing on reading education on the Podcast. We hope you’ve been inspired by the teacher who couldn’t read, the bilingual elementary school teacher-turned-professor, and Mark’s teacher hero! There will be a new episode every Monday morning this month, so please subscribe today!

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#139: Fear and Uncertainty in Coachella

Good morning, Loyal Subscribers! Last week’s issue was the most popular in the newsletter’s history. Several of you shared how the lead article affected you deeply. Today’s issue includes an article and a short film that will continue this conversation on immigration and deportation. I encourage you to try them out!

On the Podcast this week, Anne interviewed John Corcoran, a champion of literacy who spent the first half of his life not knowing how to read. Please listen, subscribe, and let me know how you’ve been enjoying this month’s deep dive on reading.

Fear and Uncertainty in Coachella

Last weekend, Beyoncé performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (now renamed Beychella). Just outside the festival grounds lies Coachella Valley, home to towns like Thermal, whose population is nearly 100 percent Latino, most of whom are farmworkers, and many of whom are undocumented. This is a story of what happens when people live with the fear of deportation. People go hungry. They don’t go to the doctor. Their kids don’t go to school. And they don’t report domestic violence. (32 min)

What Happens When You’re Deported to a Country You Barely Know?

Dilan came to the United States when he was 5 and was deported to El Salvador when he was 18. This film by photojournalist Neil Brandvold follows Dilan as he interviews for a job at a call center while steering clear of MS-13. Meanwhile, Dilan is making plans to return to America to be with his mother and pregnant girlfriend. Thanks to loyal subscriber Erin for sending in this film. (25 min)

Why America’s Black Mothers and Babies Are In a Life-or-Death Crisis

Black infants are more than twice as likely to die as white infants. Black mothers are more than three times as likely to die as white mothers. These disparities are worse than they were in 1850, during slavery. Author Linda Villarosa (#96) extends Zoë Carpenter’s argument (#108, Podcast #9) that chronic stress and racist health care lead to appalling birth outcomes. (45 min)

Condiment Controversy: Heinz’ New Mayochup Sparks International Scorn

Heinz recently announced “mayochup,” a mixture of mayonnaise and ketchup. Sound like a great idea? Not to many Puerto Ricans, who say they invented “mayoketchup.” Or Colombians and Venezuelans, who call their version “salsa rosada.” Or Utahns, who call theirs “fry sauce.” Will you buy it, or will you stay away? For more controversy, check out this piece on Q-tips (#27). (5 min)

Anne-otations: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Discovering America | The New Yorker Radio Hour

As Mark and I focus on reading on The Highlighter Podcast this month, I want to recommend a book. The characters in Americanah see America through fresh eyes, and so does the author. In this interview, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie breaks the rules, saying what I’m not used to hearing — like how Beyoncé is doing something wrong and how the Right is doing something right. (19 min)

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