Marine One departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on February 10, 2016. (Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)
Pacific Standard's ongoing coverage of the leading candidates as they discuss and debate the issues that matter going into the 2016 presidential election.
Trump founded the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity after making a series of demonstrably false claims that millions had committed voter fraud in the 2016 presidential election.
Research shows minuscule levels of voter fraud in recent elections.
The controversial law is about to get its inaugural use in a major primary, but the state hasn't provided any funding for a campaign to educate voters.
Based on his lack of support for standards, the answer is probably yes.
The limited understanding of masculinity that defines the past and present of American politics.
A rundown of the best reporting on Trump over the years.
The apolitical politician has been a recurring character—and hero—in many films.
National pride, not economic dislocation, fuels the current wave of right-wing populism.
More than 30 states have enacted some version of voter ID law in recent years. How much do these laws change voting rules and what impact could they have on the general election?
The fear of "outsiders" pushing Trump toward victory comes in part from our fear of disease.
New research finds that, when times are tough, presidential candidates who use emotional appeals come across as trustworthy and presidential.
Her biggest turnaround states since 2008 have been those with large black populations.
The presidential candidate is beloved by people with authoritarian mindsets, who are often supportive of the use of violence.
This year's presidential candidates have spent a lot of time talking about health-care affordability, but not much time discussing how to curb health-care spending.
When issues get moralized, making concessions becomes nearly unthinkable.
Beware of his boasting—if it's accurate, we may all be in trouble.
Establishment candidates will from now on have to answer to the long, unforgiving memory of the Internet.
