The Supreme Court Is Set to Take on New Gerrymandering Cases
The Supreme Court has never ruled that a gerrymandered map was unconstitutional, and it has so far punted on any opportunities to do so.
What Research Says About Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions
If nothing else, there's comfort in knowing most people will fall short of their goals.
The Pacific Standard Guide to Gift Giving
Panicked about some last-minute Christmas shopping? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
Our Best Economics Stories of 2018
The most important reads from our coverage of unions, driverless tech, urban gentrification, and more.
Could Banning Bird Scooters Leave Behind a City’s Most Economically Vulnerable Citizens?
Though scooter-shares have led to sidewalk safety concerns, they're also an accessible transportation option.
Florida Passed Amendment 4. That Could Be Good News for Democrats.
Now that felons can vote in Florida, Democrats might see a boost in future elections.
Behind the Scenes: A Note From the Newsroom
On the making of our feature story concerning the deadly business of building oil and gas pipelines.
The LAPD May Dismiss Old Bench Warrants for the City’s Homeless Population
A plan under consideration by the Los Angeles Police Department would toss out warrants for homeless people who don't show up in court for minor offenses.
A FOIA Request Seeks Information on the Government’s Plan to House Immigrants at a Superfund Site
The request was filed as the Trump administration works to build detention centers at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo and Fort Bliss in El Paso.
PS Picks: The Simple Joys of ‘Ant-Man’
PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.