The Miracle of Trump: Why Did Evangelicals Deliver the Votes for a Sinner?
A lot of people prefer to think in terms of miracles rather than contemplating the boots-on-the-ground work of…
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How a Film About Fathers, Daughters, and Whoopee Cushions Became an Oscar Nominee
The director of Toni Erdmann talks father-daughter relationships, writing working women, and the importance of asking questions in narrative.
Dispelling the ‘Stock Clerk to CEO’ Myth
When these cases are not disclaimed as rare exceptions, they act as subtle propaganda for the corporate elite.…
Can Mountain Farmers Save Austria?
Austria’s mountain farm outposts are cultural and economic strongholds in uncertain economic and environmental times. By Bob Berwyn…
Can the Science of Popularity Help Create the Next Diverse Blockbuster Hit?
The author of Hit Makers: Why Things Become Popular argues that familiar formats and wide-reaching distribution channels are…
A Look at the Women Behind Tunisia’s Democratic Revolution
In her new documentary, Jessie Deeter tells the story of how Tunisia assembled its constitution following the Arab Spring—and what it means for two women in particular.
On a Grandma’s House and the Unknowability of the Past
They can feel as lifelike as virtual reality, but memories represent unreachable places.
‘Angry Inuk’ and the Other Side of the Seal Hunt
Pacific Standard chats with director Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, whose new documentary is making waves in the film circuit. By…
To Resist Trump, Change the Narrative
The racial resentment that fueled his candidacy is rooted in tales that portray certain groups as threatening. We need new stories, one political scientist says.
Antifascists Have Become the Most Reasonable People in America
As fascists have snuck their jackboot into the curved door of the Oval Office, the radical struggle against them is reaching the mainstream.