An archival recollection of the Chinatown that once stood in downtown Providence, this short documentary traces how a community grew, lived, and receded. This video would not have been possible without the extensive support of Yuanyuan (Angela) Feng,...
A flip of blonde hair. A flash of bright blue eyes. With this grounding imagery, the camera pans slowly across her body, and then an abrupt order—“Hey! Eyes up here!” The camera sharply jerks up to encounter actress Sydney Sweeney. She smiles a...
President Donald Trump came to power with “Make America Great Again” as his central slogan. It is a rhetorical move that is premised on a past of greatness. America’s past, however, was not great for many groups. For Indigenous people and Black...
In March 2019, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Lebanon for the first time. In a tense meeting with Lebanese officials, he stressed the importance of countering the influence of Iran and its proxy Hezbollah, proclaiming that “Lebanon…[faces...
In March 2019, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Lebanon for the first time. In a tense meeting with Lebanese officials, he stressed the importance of countering the influence of Iran and its proxy Hezbollah, proclaiming that “Lebanon…[faces...
In an era obsessed with buzzwords, what does it mean to be sustainable? Some might argue that sustainability is the relatively small, independent choice of ditching a plastic straw. Others see sustainability in the more systemic action of a city or c...
In an era obsessed with buzzwords, what does it mean to be sustainable? Some might argue that sustainability is the relatively small, independent choice of ditching a plastic straw. Others see sustainability in the more systemic action of a city or c...
The recent passage of a gun control law in New Mexico has sparked debate over a new type of “sanctuary city.” The law closes a loophole in background checks and mandates that unlicensed sellers – such as gun shows and other commercial vend...
The recent passage of a gun control law in New Mexico has sparked debate over a new type of “sanctuary city.” The law closes a loophole in background checks and mandates that unlicensed sellers – such as gun shows and other commercial vend...
Meatless “meat” is on the rise, and ranchers aren’t happy about it. People are increasingly turning to vegetarian and vegan substitutes for real meat, citing ethical and environmental concerns. These alternatives to animal products have surpass...
Meatless “meat” is on the rise, and ranchers aren’t happy about it. People are increasingly turning to vegetarian and vegan substitutes for real meat, citing ethical and environmental concerns. These alternatives to animal products have surpass...
Immediately after the terror attacks of 9/11, Congress quickly passed the PATRIOT Act to strengthen counterterrorism efforts across the CIA and NSA. Part of this law, the now-infamous Section 215, allows the NSA to collect any “tangible thing” th...
Immediately after the terror attacks of 9/11, Congress quickly passed the PATRIOT Act to strengthen counterterrorism efforts across the CIA and NSA. Part of this law, the now-infamous Section 215, allows the NSA to collect any “tangible thing” th...
Transfers of power in illiberal and authoritarian states are rarely fluid. We have very few examples of peaceful and lasting regime changes that were not precipitated by the death of the previous ruler. When President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhst...
Transfers of power in illiberal and authoritarian states are rarely fluid. We have very few examples of peaceful and lasting regime changes that were not precipitated by the death of the previous ruler. When President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhst...
When New York City’s highly selective public schools released their admissions breakdown for the incoming freshman class in March, Stuyvesant High School gained national attention for admitting only 7 black students out of 895 spots. This staggerin...
When New York City’s highly selective public schools released their admissions breakdown for the incoming freshman class in March, Stuyvesant High School gained national attention for admitting only 7 black students out of 895 spots. This staggerin...
What happens when you are no longer the sole owner of your face? We live in a networked reality, meaning that the realities that dwell both online and offline don’t exist in isolation: They are passed through various channels, transmitted to other ...
What happens when you are no longer the sole owner of your face? We live in a networked reality, meaning that the realities that dwell both online and offline don’t exist in isolation: They are passed through various channels, transmitted to other ...
With more than 2.3 million Americans currently in prison, it’s no secret that our country has a massive and flawed system of incarceration. However, those numbers don’t accurately reflect the complementary and often hidden system of “community ...
With more than 2.3 million Americans currently in prison, it’s no secret that our country has a massive and flawed system of incarceration. However, those numbers don’t accurately reflect the complementary and often hidden system of “community ...
Mike Gravel does not want your vote. However, he would appreciate your donations. On March 19th, the long-retired Alaskan senator declared his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. Instead of a well-rehearsed speech delivered to a car...
Mike Gravel does not want your vote. However, he would appreciate your donations. On March 19th, the long-retired Alaskan senator declared his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. Instead of a well-rehearsed speech delivered to a car...
Across six time zones, Americans sit in traffic, wait on platforms, and squeeze between strangers. We spend an average of 26.9 minutes each way commuting to work, while 15 million of us take more than an hour. Our commutes are usually the unpleasant ...
Across six time zones, Americans sit in traffic, wait on platforms, and squeeze between strangers. We spend an average of 26.9 minutes each way commuting to work, while 15 million of us take more than an hour. Our commutes are usually the unpleasant ...
In February, the Senate Intelligence Committee held a hearing on major threats to U.S. national security. One issue that was addressed in depth for the first time by U.S. intelligence officials was the potential security risks associated with foreign...
In February, the Senate Intelligence Committee held a hearing on major threats to U.S. national security. One issue that was addressed in depth for the first time by U.S. intelligence officials was the potential security risks associated with foreign...