The History of School Lunches
American school-lunch policy has always been at the mercy of broader ideological trends, from patriotic militarism to corporate neoliberalism.
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The Cognitive Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding may not make bright kids brighter, but it apparently does benefit the kids who could most use a boost.
Letter From the Editor: Where Culture Meets Conscience
Introducing Pacific Standard's October 2017 issue.
Political Deviance Is Still a Luxury Reserved for Male Candidates
Men are allowed to be mavericks, but women are expected to toe the party line.
The Myth Behind Painkilling Lettuce
Some doctors' manuals from the 19th century do list Lactuca virosa as a pain reliever, but there's little evidence that it works.
Smarter Kids Are More Open to Experimentation With Drugs and Alcohol
A study found that 11-year-olds who demonstrated medium or high academic ability were more likely to smoke cannabis at ages 18 to 20.
Stalled Out: How Social Bias Is Segregating America’s Bathrooms
Public restrooms are sparking moral panic nationwide, and not for the first time. What, exactly, makes shared bathrooms so ripe for controversy? And what can we do about it?
There’s a Name for That: The Emotional Seesaw
According to a recent research, law enforcement often leverages a powerful psychological susceptibility—the "emotional seesaw effect"—that potentially has widespread application.
Letter From the Editor: Concrete Results
Introducing Pacific Standard's August/September 2017 issue.
A View of the World Framed by Another: A Letter From the Creative Director
Introducing Pacific Standard's July 2017 photo issue.