There Are Best Practices for Interviewing Those Who Report Sex Crimes—and Thursday’s Senate Hearing Followed None of Them
An expert on how to best investigate sex crimes responds to Christine Blasey Ford's testimony.
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Viewfinder: Jeremy Corbyn Delivers the U.K. Labour Party Conference’s Keynote Speech
After months of controversy and allegations of anti-Semitism against Corbyn and the party, he focused on winning issues like green jobs and free childcare in the closing speech.
The Environmental Protection Agency Puts a Top Children’s Health Official on Leave
Researchers are worried that the EPA plans to reduce the Office of Children's Health Protection's influence, or shutter it altogether.
The Trump Administration Argues Against Abortion Rights for Minors in Immigrant Detention
The Department of Justice urged a federal appeals court to overturn a judge's order blocking officials from restricting abortion access for minors in immigrant detention.
What the Research Says About (the Very Rare Phenomenon of) False Sexual Assault Allegations
Pacific Standard looks at the evidence about people who make false accusations of rape, and how to get the best information during sexual assault cases.
The Impressive Potency of Political Protests
New research finds high-profile demonstrations can have a major impact on congressional races.
How Typical Is Bill Cosby’s Sentence?
Cosby received three to 10 years in state prison. How does that measure up to other sentences?
There’s a Sociological Explanation for Why People Rush in to Help Communities Struck by Disaster
"Mass assault" may sound like a felony, but it's actually an exercise in mass healing.
Viewfinder: Transit Centers in Buenos Aires Stand Empty During a General Strike Across Argentina
View of the Constitución train station and empty bus stops in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during a 24-hour general strike, on September 25th, 2018.
A Memo Reveals How the Trump Administration Built a Family Separation Policy While Denying the Policy Existed
A redacted memo released on Tuesday outlines the administration's "zero-tolerance" policy, which ensured that every adult apprehended crossing the border would be detained and prosecuted.