Should the Voting Age Be Lowered to 16?
Taking a closer look at the neurological research on decision making, sociological research on civic knowledge, and psychological research on voting habits.
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The Weird Hypocrisy of Milo Yiannopoulos’ Phony Rally
Milo Yiannopoulos announced an event without booking venues or speakers. Now he's crying oppression, and the media needs to stop falling for it.
Two Experts Weigh in on the ‘Division of Labor’ in the Alt-Right Movement
Pacific Standard spoke with experts on right-wing studies about just how different the alt-right and the new right actually are, and how they both misunderstand free speech.
Viewfinder: Political Protest in Berkeley
No-to-Marxism rally members and counter-protesters clash on August 27th, 2017, at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park in Berkeley, California.
Students Sue the University of California–Berkeley Over Canceled Ann Coulter Talk
The University of California–Berkeley students who invited Ann Coulter for this week’s canceled talk are suing the school…
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Former Child Prodigy Who, He Says, Is Finally Doing Something New and Interesting
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
What Does It Mean to Be Anti-Establishment at Berkeley Today?
For some, the opposite of what it meant 50 years ago.