Viewfinder: The Berlin Wall Has Been Down for Longer Than It Stood During the Cold War
Remains of the former border wall stand at the Berlin Wall Memorial at Bernauer Strasse on February 5th, 2018, in Berlin, Germany.
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What Exactly Is the FISA Court?
It runs by its own rules and its proceedings are kept secret, but we know the fundamentals of how the court was conceived and how it functions.
Meditation May Not Make You a Better Person After All
A critical look at the research suggests its benefits are less than advertised.
Viewfinder: Polling Stations Open for Costa Rica’s Presidential Election
Valeria Gonzalez, 19, votes for the first time, at the Porfiro Brenes school in Moravia, San Jose, on February 4th, 2018.
The Week in Photos: From a Memorial March in Ukraine to a Tidal Phenomenon in England
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
The CDC Plans to Reduce Disease Prevention Initiatives
Beginning in 2019, the CDC will phase out the program to include only 10 countries.
Today’s Teens Love Songs About the Sex They’re Not Having
References to sex have increased in pop music over the decades, even as actual sexual behavior among adolescents has declined.
What Will Trump’s Immigration Proposal Mean for Undocumented Immigrants?
While the president's proposed path to legalization will give 1.8 million people a chance at citizenship, many will still be left out.
The FDA and the USDA Partner to Improve Food Safety
The outlined agreement emphasizes collaboration on common interests to improve food safety and to provide more information to Americans on products they purchase from store shelves.
Conservatives’ Love of Nostalgia Can Be Used to Promote Liberal Values
New research offers leftists a clever way to appeal to those on the right.