Why We Can (Partially) Thank the Military for American Gay Identity
In his new book, reporter Ross Benes argues that anti-homosexual policies throughout military history have helped shape gay…
Viewfinder: Marine Le Pen Celebrates Election Results in France
National Front leader Marine Le Pen addresses activists in Hénin-Beaumont, France, following her second-place finish in the opening…
‘I Never Expected to Have to Defend Science’: Scenes From the March for Science in Washington, D.C.
It was perhaps the greatest show of political activism among American scientists in a generation. By Francie Diep…
The Week in Photos: From Sunday Swims to Soccer Matches
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard’s daily photo feature. Members of a drug squad guard more…
The Big Business of Land Theft on the Amazon Frontier
Large-scale land thieves are seizing, deforesting, and then selling public lands. From the way things are progressing, this…
Can Bill Nye Save the World?
The bow-tied science communicator searches for a place in the political trench wars of 21st-century American democracy. By…
What Is the Future of Engaging Men in Sexual Assault Prevention Work?
A holistic approach to sexual violence prevention goes beyond this neatly packaged dialectic. By Chloe Safier (Photo: USF…
White House Sends Warnings to Sanctuary Cities
The Department of Justice sent letters to nine jurisdictions today, demanding that these cities prove they don’t have…
What’s Motivating People to March for Science?
A survey finds one big reason is to express opposition to political attacks. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Saul…
Donna Seaman on the Forgotten Women Artists of America
In Identity Unknown, Donna Seaman revisits and revives the legacies of seven forgotten women artists. By Terry Tempest…