Viewfinder: Syrian Fighters Train in Aleppo
Turkish-backed Syrian fighters train in a camp in the Aleppo countryside of northern Syria on December 16th, 2018.
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The Edit, Episode #15: A Conversation About Immigration and Family Separations
On the latest episode of Pacific Standard's podcast about how our stories are made, we talk with contributor Massoud Hayoun about his reporting on a family separated after coming to the United States.
How to Increase Trust in the Media
News consumers are more trusting of the media when they're exposed to fact-checking, per new research.
Why Would Trump, the ‘Law and Order’ President, Support a Criminal Justice Reform Bill?
It's all a matter of politics.
President Trump’s Expansion of Immigration Fraud Investigations Comes With Significant Risks
The government's litigation procedures carry a disturbingly high risk of mistakenly taking away citizenship from someone who committed neither crime nor fraud.
Why Trump Chose a Political Ally as His Next Attorney General
Throughout American history, when presidents have appointed political cronies to be attorney general, they were looking for people only to help them pursue a policy agenda.
Viewfinder: A Hanukkah Reception at the White House
President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and Karen Pence attend a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House on December 6th, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
Another Threat to Our Democracy: Narcissism
New research finds self-centered people are less likely to support democratic values.
Climate Finance Increased After the Paris Agreement
There are concerns that the boost may be short-lived as populist governments shun climate aid.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Has Mastered the Politics of Digital Intimacy
The congresswoman-elect connects with young voters, promoting progressive positions while chopping peppers and making noodles.