Facebook May Be Creating a Less-Informed Electorate
A new study finds the more people rely on their Facebook feed for news, the less politically knowledgeable they are.
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Viewfinder: A Candlelight Vigil in Indonesia
Indonesian people take part in a candlelight vigil in support of the victims and their relatives following a series of bomb attacks in Surabaya, in Jakarta, on May 14th, 2018.
Doctors Who Get Gifts From Opioid Sales Reps Prescribe More Opioids, a Study Finds
In wooing a doctor, even a single meal makes a difference.
‘They Are in a State of In-Between’: What Life Is Like for Sudanese Refugees in Israel
In Israel, many African asylum-seekers find themselves in a country that refuses to offer them a home.
Breaking Down Colorado’s Surprisingly Productive 2018 Legislative Session
Colorado's legislature had a productive year. But, because of the state's term limits, that output probably won't last.
Viewfinder: Israelis Celebrate Jerusalem Day
Israelis march in Jerusalem on May 13th, 2018, as they celebrate Jerusalem Day.
The Week in Photos: From a Volcanic Eruption in Hawaii to Earthquake Offerings in China
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Traumatic Childhoods Produce More Painful Adulthoods
New research finds a link between adolescent adversity and later-in-life pain.
Viewfinder: Oxen Races in Germany
Alex Hintermair clings to his ox Maxl during a race on Ascension in Bavaria on May 10th, 2018, in Taufkirchen, Germany.
How NORAD Must Adapt to the Modern Era
On its 60th birthday the North American Aerospace Defense Command continues to look for ways to remain a vigilant defender of the continent.