America and the Paradox of Power
While American power and influence have never been greater, vulnerability to terrorism and dogged resistance to U.S. foreign policy present a dilemma unlike any faced before. Is unilateralism justified in this new world? What’s the source of anti-American sentiment? What do recent actions say about U.S. values? STANFORD invited six scholars to talk about America and where it stands.

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Living Large
Marilyn Wann has taken on a sizable challenge—eradicating stereotypes about and discrimination against fat people. Fat isn’t a pejorative for her, though—it’s “flabulous,” a natural state that should be celebrated, even if that means defying medical convention about the dangers of excess weight. BY nina schuyler

Keep It Real
Students in Stanford’s documentary film program let their subjects do the talking. Whether they’re examining teen angst or the roots of racist violence, their storytelling style is driven by one goal—finding the truth. BY joannie fischer

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