The Loss of Language
Thousands of the world’s languages are on the verge of extinction. A small non-profit in one of the…
Browsing Tag
Social Justice
558 posts
‘The Royal Road’: An Alternative Approach to a Social-Justice Documentary
In her latest experimental film, Jenni Olson tackles California’s brutal colonial history—and, through a non-linear story and humorous narration, asks the viewer to draw their own conclusions about its contemporary applications.
Malawi’s Secret Weapon Against HIV: Male Circumcision
The small African country has significantly lowered its rates of HIV/AIDS — in no small part through circumcising men and…
Sexual Abuse and Disability
The erasure of victims with disabilities. By David Perry (Photo: Jobs For Felons/Flickr) Last December, Nicholas Fifield, then…
Human Rights in Colombia’s City of Women
An hour from Cartagena, the City of Women is a refuge for Colombia’s displaced — and a model for other…
‘Pacific Standard,’ September/October 2016
To get Pacific Standard in print or digital formats, subscribe now. Pacific Standard, September/October 2016. (Photo: Sam Kaplan;…
The Work That Kills Us
For many activists, being a part of Black Lives Matter is essential to securing the rights—and lives—of black…
Can a Fresh Cup of Coffee Help Mend Police-Civilian Relations?
In New Orleans and around the world, a new initiative called Coffee With a Cop is encouraging greater…
In the Name of ‘Women and Girls’
(Photo: mgifford/Flickr) The very people who demand laws for the “protection” of women and girls seem to have…
The Genetics of Type 2 Diabetes Is a Mess
A recent study shows why genetic advances in medicine are so challenging. By Michael White (Photo: samazgor/Flickr) The…