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Culture Is Not Downstream From Politics; It Is Downstream From Power

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Brian Niemeier
Oct 22, 2025
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For years, the phrase “Politics is downstream from culture” has been a rallying cry for those hoping to change the world through art.

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The idea is as simple as it is appealing: If you win hearts and minds through movies, books, and song…

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