Nutritionists Want to Regulate the Food Industry Like Tobacco
The Lancet Commission proposes a tax on red meat as one method to fight the "syndemic."
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The Uninsured Rate Is the Highest It’s Been Since Obamacare Started. Experts Blame ‘Sabotage.’
Surveys show the number of uninsured Americans is increasing for the first time since Obamacare's rollout.
Who Will Trump’s Transgender Troop Ban Affect?
The Supreme Court has allowed the ban to take effect, in a win for the Trump administration—and a loss for thousands of active transgender service members.
A Pacific Standard Guide to Kamala Harris’ Record on Criminal Justice Reform
The presidential candidate has an interesting record of championing reform while working within political constraints.
As PG&E Files for Bankruptcy, Who Is Liable for California’s Wildfires?
Climate change and development have undoubtedly increased fire risk in California, but if utilities don't pay the damages, someone else will.
What the Government Shutdown Means for Tribes, Low-Income Americans, and the Cities Near National Parks
Some Americans feel government shutdowns more acutely than others.
The Health-Care Deadline Is This Saturday. Here’s What’s New This Time Around.
Open enrollment for ACA plans and some state Medicaid programs ends December 15th.
The Trump Administration Plans to Strip Protections From Seasonal Wetlands and Rivers. Who Will Be Affected?
The proposal would endanger watersheds that sustain wildlife and supply drinking water for millions of Americans.
What Will the New Farm Bill Mean for Key Programs Like SNAP?
After a fierce partisan fight, Congress has reached an agreement on SNAP, forestry, and conservation programs.
Industry Influence at the DOI: Five Takeaways From Our Investigation
An investigation by Pacific Standard and the Guardian revealed the full extent to which Ryan Zinke's Department of the Interior favored industry over conservation.