Julie Morse
Julie Morse was an editorial fellow at Pacific Standard. Previously, she covered women's issues in Mexico City.
Beyond the Wall: A Conversation With Vicente Fox
In light of Donald Trump’s recent visit, Pacific Standard chatted with Mexico’s former President Vicente Fox about tensions between the U.S. and Mexico.
Prison Girlfriends and Wives
The latest entry in a series of interviews about subculture in America.
The Most Violent Year for Journalists in Mexico
More journalists were threatened, abused, and murdered than any other year in Mexico's history.
The Continued Targeting of Environmental Activists
The murder of environmental activist Berta Cáceres leaves many demanding answers.
Venezuela's Birth Control Crisis
The humanitarian health crisis has resulted in a massive scarcity of prescription drugs and contraceptives. What this might mean for the country's future is chilling.
Curbing the Opioid Epidemic in Massachusetts
A handful of insurance companies have begun programs that connect their members with social workers.
A Victory for Black Lives Matter?
The former Oklahoma City police officer was sentenced to 263 years in prison for sexually abusing scores of black women by an all-white jury.
Cartels Have Seized Control of the Drug Market
A new report from the DEA finds that Mexican gangs take advantage of U.S. gang and law enforcement connections to maneuver North America's multibillion-dollar illegal drug industry.
Can France Rein in Anorexia in Its Modeling Industry?
How will France's new regulations on models' weight affect a growing population of people with eating disorders?
Electronic Monitoring Might Be Worse Than Jail Time
Beyond the cyclical criminalization that the device provokes, its rules and circumstances clash with the infrastructure of the teenage mind.
The Vicious Cycle of Cops Behaving Badly
Are cops abusing power because more civilians hate them?