Welcome to the May issue of The Highlight

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How well do you know your neighbors? Could you ask them for a favor? The internet and its promise of limitless connectivity has led many people to overlook those kinds of connections, which used to be far more common. But things are starting to shift back the other way: Americans are rediscovering the value of relationships next door. In this month’s Highlight cover story, Sara Radin reports for Vox on the rise of “neighborism” and the benefits — emotional, social, and practical — of cultivating a strong local community. Also in this issue: The compassion fatigue crisis facing animal shelter workers. What happens when teenagers embrace the Make America Healthy Again movement? And should you feel guilty for killing the bugs in your house?