You may have missed these OZY treats in your inbox, or maybe they got buried on your social feeds. It’s been a manic week of Jerusalem proclamations, Brexit negotiations and Senate resignations — trust us, these are worth your time and worth catching up on. 

Long read: Can Small-Town Oklahoma Be Saved by Its Immigrants?

In rural Texas County, Oklahoma, immigration is leading a rejuvenation. Check it out.

Watch: Madagascar’s Vanilla Farmers Fight Off Thieves

Protecting this African island nation’s precious vanilla crop is pushing some toward vigilante justice. Check it out.

See beyond: The Everything Candidate for Congress

Chrissy Houlahan checks all the boxes, but can the newbie politician win over the Philly suburbs? Check it out.

Marvel: Rugby’s Changing Face — From the Privileged to the Downtrodden

Players from war-ravaged nations and disadvantaged backgrounds are emerging flag-bearers of a traditionally elite sport. Check it out.

Special Briefing: A Monumental Showdown

In initiating the biggest rollback of federally protected land in U.S. history, President Donald Trump has sparked a new land war out West. Check it out.

Be empowered: The F-Word Is Here to Stay. Deal With It.

From the Ake Arts and Book Festival in Nigeria: why we should all be feminists. Check it out.

Go global: The New Poster Boy for India’s Right Wing

Former cricketer Anurag Thakur is among the most prominent young leaders of India’s ruling party. Check it out.

Laugh: The Hater’s Guide to Holiday Gifts

Here’s what to buy for those people you dislike just a little bit. Check it out.

Be intrigued: The South: The Best (and Worst) Place for the American Dream

The southern states are home to a great divide on economic opportunity. Check it out.

Learn: Solving the Mystery of Lyme Disease

How two persistent mothers, a handful of curious doctors and some serendipity helped crack a mysterious and deadly disease. Check it out.