Allison Shapiro
Allison Shapiro was an intern at Pacific Standard. She will graduate in March from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications.
The Spread of Pro-Pot Legislation Across America
Nebraska and Oklahoma have a problem with Colorado's lax marijuana laws.
Was Shamu a Legal Person?
Re-visiting animal rights in the wake of SeaWorld's decision to end its orca shows.
How Outdated Privacy Laws Fail Women
Why are we using a 1925 court case to address nude photos?
The Christian Vote on the Campaign Trail
Presidential hopefuls are wielding religion as a selling point.
Why Kesha's Court Case Matters
How confronting her alleged abuser made Kesha a workers' rights activist.
Why Apple Is Saying No to the FBI
Apple claims the government wants to put your privacy at risk.
A Look at the Additives in Our Snacks and Drinks
Basically, everything you want to munch on is bad for you.
How Ferguson Is Trying to Fix Its Police Force
Your guide to the Department of Justice's agreement with the Ferguson Police Department.
Is the NFL Making Progress in Concussion Protocols?
Has heightened public attention generated results?
A Violent Turn in the Oregon Standoff
Even with Ammon Bundy's arrest, don't expect the occupation to end quickly or peacefully.
The Possible Positives of Work/Life Imbalance
Re-read this next time you're still behind your desk at 8 p.m.
Can We Use Data to Stop Deadly Car Crashes?
Major cities are taking a big-picture look at traffic deaths—and it's working.
It's Wikipedia's Birthday
In honor of the free encyclopedia's birthday, here's our coverage from the past few years.
Explaining the Outrage Against the DNC
One tendentious comment has left many calling for Debbie Wasserman Schultz's resignation.
The Tribe With a Claim to the Contested Oregon Land
The Burns Paiute tribe has got more of a right to that land than Ammon Bundy, or anyone else for that matter.