Culture

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?

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.