Missouri’s Attorney General Launches an Investigation Into Facebook
Attorney General Josh Hawley is demanding answers about the social media company's data-sharing practices with campaigns.
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The Bizarre Odyssey of the Barkley Marathons
Inside the legendary ultra challenge, which reminds us why it's good for runners to face defeat every once in a while.
Facebook and the Reckoning of the Modern Self
The most disturbing insight into the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal has little to do with either Facebook or Cambridge Analytica.
The Decline of Local News Is Bad for Democracy
Tracking the events in state legislatures and city councils requires skilled beat reporters. They're becoming an increasingly rare breed.
A Decade After the FDA Warned Doctors About Methadone, States Finally Stopped Recommending It
When used as a pain reliever, methadone is especially likely to cause unintentional overdoses.
Viewfinder: Grieving a Murder in El Salvador
A girl grieves during the funeral of priest Walter Osmir Vásquez Jiménez, who was murdered by alleged gang members of the MS, in Lolotique, El Salvador, on April 1st, 2018.
The Week in Photos: From a Student Protest in Turkey to Dust Storms in Sudan
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Identifying the Genes That Influence How We Interact With Others
Scientists are studying people afflicted with Williams syndrome to figure out the biological basis for our behaviors.
Hawaii Becomes the Seventh State to Legalize Physician-Assisted Suicide
Hawaii lawmakers passed a bill allowing physicians to prescribe life-ending medications to terminally ill patients.
A New Study on Racetrack Collisions Shows How Competition Escalates Into Conflict
Competitors of equal ability and status are more likely to engage in dangerous driving.