‘Angry Inuk’ and the Other Side of the Seal Hunt
Pacific Standard chats with director Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, whose new documentary is making waves in the film circuit. By…
When We’re Talking About Crowd Size at the Inauguration We Also Need to Talk About Class
It’s the missing element behind most of the stories concerning both Trump’s inauguration and the Women’s March in…
Ivanka Trump Also Promised to Resign From the Family Business, but She Hasn’t
President Trump’s eldest daughter said she’d give up management of her businesses. We checked. By Derek Kravitz &…
The Wisdom of Science Fiction in the Age of Trump
Forget The Man in the High Castle—The Expanse and The Collapsing Empire have more to say about political…
Why Is the GOP Rolling Back Methane Regulations?
With House Republicans set to roll back federal rules limiting methane emissions, new research suggests the exact opposite…
Betsy DeVos Confirmed as Secretary of Education
The Senate confirmed Betsy DeVos today as the next secretary of education, with Vice President Mike Pence voting…
Is Climate Change Creating Another Arctic Shipping Route in Russia?
Russian researchers find that, by the end of the century, the Northern Sea Route, which hugs the Russian…
Science Funding Prioritizes Past Success—and That’s a Problem
Science needs to diversify and take more risks to achieve its maximum potential, researchers argue. By Nathan Collins…
How Progressives Are Recruiting Corporations in Their Fight Against Trump
Liberals should learn from their conservative peers and bind themselves to corporate activism. By Jared Keller Elon Musk…
Dehumanizing Muslims Isn’t Just Wrong: It Makes Us Less Safe
Muslim Americans pick up on xenophobic feelings, and it makes them less likely to cooperate with police. By…