Top Senate Republicans Call for a Hearing on Andrew McCabe’s Dismissal
Several Republican senators agree a hearing is necessary to ensure that the former FBI deputy director's ousting was not politically motivated.
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Judges Block Republicans’ Challenge to the New Pennsylvania Voting Map
Barring a stay from the Supreme Court, the new map will go into effect for the state's May primary.
A Case for Keeping Primary Voting Confined to Party Members
Political parties at every level of government choose their nominees through primaries. That's the most important decision a party can make—and an organization's most important decisions should be made by members of that organization.
Why Did the National Science Foundation Propose Slashing Its Own Social Science Budget?
Social science advocates and Democratic lawmakers suggest the White House was behind the NSF's proposed budget slashes.
Viewfinder: A Massive Marketplace Fire in Guinea
People walk in an alley of Conakry's Madina on March 18th, 2018, after a fire devastated the market.
The Week in Photos: From Protests of Nuclear Energy in Taiwan to Animal Rights Graffiti in Thailand
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Assessing the Risks of Arming Teachers
As the Trump administration and NRA continue to push the idea of arming teachers, what are the actual statistics around putting more guns in schools?
Most Americans Approve of Robert Mueller’s Investigation
Sixty-one percent of Americans expressed confidence in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's ability to conduct a fair investigation into Russia's involvement in the 2016 presidential election.
Trump’s Plan to ‘Solve’ the Opioid Crisis Will Include the Death Penalty for Drug Dealers
The plan's law enforcement strategies have been met with skepticism by some lawmakers.
Viewfinder: Workers Excavate Sand From a Riverbed in India
Indian laborers excavate sand from the dry riverbed of Sabarmati river near Gandhinagar, India, on March 15th, 2018.