The Consequences of Psychology’s Shameful Collusion in Torture
The American Psychological Association pandered to the CIA out of self-interest. In so doing, it betrayed a core ethical spirit—and opened the path to a dangerous future.
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Protecting Our Service Members From High-Cost Lenders
Acknowledging that a previous law did not go far enough, the Defense Department says it needs to expand rules.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The First-Generation American Who Wants to Improve Asian-American Relations
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Twitter Diplomat Who Wants to Connect the World
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.
Pentagon Finally Overhauls Effort to Identify Its Missing
The restructuring promises to address many of the problems laid out in a recent ProPublica and NPR investigation.
Why You’re Able to Spot a Friend in a Crowd, Even When You Can’t See Their Face
And how new research on this common phenomenon will be used to improve controversial facial-recognition technology.