Edward Snowden: Patriot or Traitor?
Should the hero of Oliver Stone’s new movie be pardoned or brought back the U.S. to stand trial?
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Cover Up or Strip Down?
From slavery and Puritan America to Burkini bans and school dress codes, Allison Du examines the history of control through the legislation of clothing.
Nollywood: Piracy, Post-Colonialism, and Pan-Africanism in Nigeria’s Film Industry
Every day, three or four films, made on an average of 12,000 U.S. dollars each, come out of Nollywood.
Be There or Watch Square: The Jackson Hole Town Square Live Stream and the Rise of the Slow Internet
What draws thousands of people to a YouTube livestream of an intersection in a small Wyoming town?
Weiner: A Love Story Of Sorts
Cameron Wright explains why Weiner is must-watch, and not just for political junkies.
Why Patti Smith Writes
Gabriella Limón recounts Patti Smith’s thoughts on writing, hubris, and the importance of travel.