From the archive: The invention of whiteness: the long history of a dangerous idea

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From the archive: Leave no trace: how a teenage hacker lost himself online

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: Edwin Robbe had a troubled life, but found excitement and purpose by joining an audacious community of hackers. Then the ...  Show more

How did Mexico’s president become the world’s most popular leftwing leader?

Claudia Sheinbaum started as an activist. Now she is Mexico’s president. Has she stayed true to her ideals? By Rachel Nolan. Read by Gemma Acosta. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod 

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