Storytelling

Abortion storytelling projects, aimed at reducing stigma, have proliferated in recent years, but what's their real effect on public opinion?

Pacific Standard documented people's struggles and successes with big societal problems, across the country and the world.

A new edition of PLoS Biology is dedicated to narrative-driven, peer-reviewed papers, all in the hope of reaching a wider audience and spurring action.

A looks at 10 of our biggest stories from the past 10 years.

Did storytelling evolve as a way of bringing together early human societies?

From cave art to virtual reality, a timeline of communication methods.

Immersive journalism uses virtual reality to insert viewers directly into the story—potentially revolutionizing how reporters and activists do their work.

An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.

The rift between our civilian and military population has widened in the past 15 years. We can close the gap through storytelling.

Last year was dubbed “the year of the abortion story.” Though these narratives have changed some hearts and minds, dismantling abortion stigma won’t happen overnight. And it certainly won’t ensure reproductive freedom for all.

Our craving and connection to story is so much more than a haphazard preference.