The Radical Street Art of Havana’s Youth
Their generation is more connected to the outside world than ever, but their art reflects a struggle to see a future in their own country.
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Toni Morrison’s New Book Explores Society’s Tendency to Construct Otherness
Pacific Standard recommends The Origin of Others, which looks to spark discussion about the written word's role in perpetuating and complicating black-and-white binaries.
Fear and the Future of Live Music
The very things that make outdoor concerts so special—freedom, escape, intimacy with strangers—are the first things that the terrorist tries to take away.
The Meaning of Life in ‘Blade Runner 2049’
A philosopher expounds on the film's deep questions about knowledge and genetically engineered life, and offers some clues as to its ambiguous ending.
Height Discrimination and Strategies for Social Change
In her new book, lawyer Tanya Osensky argues that constantly monitoring height is a symptom and driver of a pervasive "heightism" that unjustly frames tallness as powerful and shortness as weak.
What Doesn’t Happen in ‘What Happened’
Hillary Clinton's new book about the 2016 election is harsh on misogyny but ignores the role of race and her own policies.
How to Create an Inclusive Cosmetics Company
Hint: It's not just about offering foundation in different shades.
A New Netflix Documentary Addresses Police Brutality With Personal and Political Force
Pacific Standard recommends Strong Island, more cinematic memoir than true-crime investigation.
‘Being a Refugee Is a Human Condition’: An Interview With Ai Weiwei
The celebrated artist's new documentary makes the case for incorporating more compassion into our approach to displaced persons.
Two Young Migrants and the Making of an American Life
Journalist Lauren Markham's new book tells the story of twin teenage brothers who migrate from gang-ridden El Salvador to Oakland, California.