Americans Worship the Second Amendment, but They Don’t Respect Their Firearms
Research shows that over half of U.S. gun owners aren't storing all their guns safely.
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Is the Liberal Order Really in Crisis?
When considering Trump's behavior, it is important that we distinguish between those actions that are simply policy preferences and those that are, in fact, illiberal.
Heavy Make-Up Signals Weak Leadership
Women can be accepted in positions of power—so long as they go easy on the eye shadow.
Fake News Is Our Fault
Falsehoods spread faster and deeper into the Twittersphere—and humans, not bots, are to blame.
Viewfinder: Protesting Nuclear Energy in Taiwan
An activist takes part during a protest against the use of nuclear energy in front of the presidential office in Taipei, Taiwan, on March 11th, 2018.
The Week in Photos: From the March4Women in London to Political Demonstrations in Slovakia
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
What’s the Point of Genetic Studies of Sexual Orientation?
Good science can combat misinformation, but it won't resolve public debates over homosexuality.
We Asked Three Experts to Discuss the Role of Criminal Intent and Insanity in Our Legal System
In the wake of last month's deadly shooting in Parkland, Pacific Standard talked to a few leading scholars on how the insanity defense ought to be used in the courtroom.
Regions With More Neurotic People Supported Trump and Brexit
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers link voting trends to a specific personality trait.
The USGS Director’s Newest Job Description: Maintaining ‘Scientific Integrity’
There was a recurring theme during former astronaut James Reilly's confirmation hearing to become the new USGS director: the importance that he prevent the agency from corruption.