Tom Jacobs, Author at Pacific Standard

Workplace Suitors’ Unwanted Advances Can Have Harmful Consequences

Being the unwanted object of affection can cause great personal discomfort, and even impact careers.

This week provided vivid examples of how visual imagery can make a president look statesmanlike, foolish, or both.

Americans' divergent conceptions of the supreme being's face reflect our egocentrism, and reveal our emotional needs.

New research finds whites are more open to discussing race-related issues after exposure to a mixed-race individual.

New research finds reintroducing objective facts into the conversation doesn't mitigate this effect.

New research finds debates over what historical figures should be on our currency break down along partisan and racial lines.

Legal scholar Eric Posner argues the president fears the legal process—which is exactly why he is trying to discredit it.

New research finds juvenile court judges in Louisiana give out harsher sentences—especially to black defendants—following an unexpected loss by LSU.

New research shows whites are less supportive of government benefits if they believe the recipients will primarily be people of color.

A common talking point among anti-abortion activists is debunked.