The EPA’s New Leader Promises a More Conventional—but No More Strongly Regulated—Future
Andrew Wheeler pledges to listen to staffers, and to speed up regulatory processes.
Inside the Campaign to Strip Harassers of Their Scientific Honors
Some members of the science community are fighting to ensure that a finding of harassment leads to consequences far beyond whatever the university decides—including their removal from the National Academy of Sciences.
How Are Trump’s Top Supreme Court Candidates Expected to Vote on America’s Hottest Justice Issues?
Pacific Standard spoke with Supreme Court watchers about how President Trump's nominees might rule on cases about abortion, gay marriage, and voting rights.
‘Climate Change’ Has Been Scrubbed From More Government Documents
These alterations are just the latest example of government agencies removing the term from their websites and reports.
A Recent SCOTUS Decision on Labor Might Actually Strengthen Unions
Identifying union fees as a matter of free speech works both ways.
A New ICE Report on Undocumented Immigrant Crime Lacks Hard Statistics
The Victims of Immigration Crime (VOICE) office's quarterly report offers case studies, but it does not include statistics on crime rates.
What Will Happen to Abortion Access in Your State if Roe v. Wade Is Overturned?
Several states have laws regarding abortion access that would only go into effect if Roe v. Wade were overturned. Look up your state here.
The Supreme Court Just Weakened Public-Sector Unions. What Will Happen Next?
Pacific Standard spoke with a labor researcher about the likely effects of the landmark Supreme Court decision passed on Wednesday.
Dispatches: Obama’s Science Adviser on Responding to the Fukushima Nuclear Accident
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
What Health Ad Researchers Think About the White House’s New Anti-Opioid Campaign
The ads capture attention and may help spread awareness. But will they change how anyone acts?