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Welcome to the March issue of The Highlight

Personal experience can be a powerful driver of the stories we tell — look no further than this month’s cover story for proof. We had a former animal researcher, who happens to be a Vox Future Perfect fellow, dig into the very human consequences of the controversial practice. We have a personal essay of a different sort for March too, focused on what’s in our closets: consider it (personal) style with substance.

We’re also making the case for boredom, investigating whether vitamins are a scam, and asking how a prison should look. Some other things on our minds, and in our issue: Why do American banks take so long to move our money? How will immigration crackdowns affect child care? And should you be setting rejection goals? Plus, exclusive book recommendations for Vox members.


The harrowing lives of animal researchers

By Celia Ford


A little boredom is good for you

By Allie Volpe


What if the people caring for American children get deported?

By Rachel Cohen


“Help me find a new author with the same vibe as my old favorite”

By Constance Grady


You should be setting rejection goals

By Jillian Anthony


Why it still takes days for banks to give you your money

By Dylan Matthews


I tried to find my personal style and all I got was this existential crisis

By Constance Grady


How do I resist Trump without ruining my life?

By Sigal Samuel


What should a prison look like?

By Abdallah Fayyad


Are vitamins a scam?

By Dylan Scott

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