Emily Moon, Author at Pacific Standard

Florida High School Program Segregates Students by Ability

A controversial new program segregates students in the cafeteria by grade point average and attendance as an incentive to boost achievement.

Research shows that, despite their heroics, armed civilians generally do not prevent mass shootings.

A new study finds that a quarter of undocumented Mexican immigrants are at risk for mental-health disorders.

Trump also told reporters that he would consider sending the suspected terrorist to Guantánamo Bay in Cuba.

Attacks like the one in New York City can alter people's psychology and their politics.

Eight people are reported dead, and at least 15 are injured.

The real-life Wendy Carr helped the FBI formulate criminal profiling in the 1970s—and her work with victims isn't over.

Lockton Companies Vice President John Tomlinson sells terrorism insurance to the stars. Business is booming.

A new study links explosive volcanic eruptions with social unrest.

Californians can now choose to mark "X" on birth certificates and driver's licenses.