Best Of 2017

Our favorite stories from 2017 that were published elsewhere, chosen by the Pacific Standard staff.

As curated by our editors.

The music, film, television, writing, and digital diversions that got our staff through the year.

The best stories include adversity and injustice, but also triumph.

From Fiji to our own backyard.

Tracking a year in education through a cycle of failed reforms, teen YouTube geniuses, and a path forward for school integration.

The most important reads from our coverage of black markets, tech surveillance, and more.