The World’s Largest Marine Protected Area Is Established in Antarctica
The new marine protected area, expected to come into force in December 2017, will set out to protect…
Rust Belt Revolt
Voting for the fresh face, regardless of party affiliation, strikes a blow against the status quo. By Jim…
Californians Vote in Favor of Ammunition Background Checks
California, like Nevada and Washington, toughens its gun control laws. By Francie Diep (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images) After…
There’s a New Tobacco Tax for California
And it should help those with mild nicotine addictions. By Francie Diep (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Californians have voted…
What Effect Do Soda Taxes Have?
Not quite as much as you might think, because of economics. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)…
How to Tell When the Arctic Ocean Will Be Ice Free
Spew another trillion tons of carbon dioxide, and it’ll be smooth sailing through the Northwest Passage. By Nathan…
The Pain of an Election Loss Is Intense but Short-Lived
Partisans take their party’s defeat personally. But the pain will soon pass. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: John Moore/Getty…
Photos of a Changing World: The Victims of Pakistan’s Historic 2010 Floods
An ongoing collaboration between Pacific Standard and NOOR Images. Floods in Khyber Pakhtunwa, Pakistan, 2010 (Photo: Alixandra Fazzina)…
Election Day Marks a Major Turning Point for Marijuana Legalization
Today’s vote is a huge victory for advocates who have spent decades fighting for legalization. By Jared Keller…
Did Massachusetts Just End the Country’s Charter School Debate?
On Election Day, voters said no to Question 2 and to charter schools. By Jared Keller (Photo: Jessica…