Donald Trump Archives

A lit sign at the entrance to Facebook's corporate headquarters in Menlo Park, California.

Social Justice

How Facebook’s Political Ad Verification Policy Stifles Immigration Activists

The social media company says it's working to resolve concerns that the policy will silence countless activists, particularly undocumented people decrying the Trump administration.

Massoud Hayoun

A firefighter extinguishes flames while battling the Carr fire on July 30th, 2018, near Redding, California.

Environment

What Trump Got Wrong About California’s Wildfire Policies

California climatologists fact-check the president's tweets on fire and water.

Emily Moon

President Donald Trump stands at the entrance of the White House in Washington, D.C.

News in Brief

What We Don’t Know About Russian Interference in the 2016 Election

Rather than being honest about Russian influence in 2016, Republican leaders are trying to enhance the legitimacy of their own president and party.

Seth Masket

Farmer Terry Davidson walks through his soy fields on July 6th, 2018, in Harvard, Illinois.

Economics

Despite Billions in Relief Payments, American Farmers Are Still Hurting From Trump’s Tariffs

An economist explains how the trade conflict with China continues to harm American farmers as well as the overall economy.

Amanda M. Countryman

News in Brief

Trump Picks a Meteorologist for the White House’s Top Science Position

Trump has announced he is nominating meteorologist Kelvin Droegemeier to direct the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Francie Diep

President Donald Trump speaks during his Make America Great Again Rally at the Florida State Fair Grounds Expo Hall on July 31st, 2018, in Tampa, Florida.

News in Brief

On Running Against Trump

Dissecting Bret Stephens' (suspect) strategic advice to Democrats looking to take on Trump in 2020.

Seth Masket

Supporters listen as President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Elkhart, Indiana, on May 10th, 2018.

Social Justice

Regional Immigration, Local Segregation: The Toxic Mix That Triggers Whites’ Fears

New research suggests neighborhood-level diversity can reduce perceived threat, but regional diversity has the opposite effect.

Tom Jacobs

Mark Searles waits for the arrival of President Donald Trump at his Make America Great Again Rally at the Florida State Fair Grounds Expo Hall on July 31st, 2018, in Tampa, Florida.

News in Brief

Viewfinder: A Make America Great Again Rally in Tampa, Florida

Attendees wait at the Florida State Fair Grounds Expo Hall for President Donald Trump.

Pacific Standard Staff

Martha Nussbaum gives a speech after receiving the Prince of Asturias Award for Social Sciences on October 26th, 2012, in Oviedo, Spain.

Social Justice

Martha Nussbaum Wants Americans to Calm Down

A new book by one of America's foremost philosophers recommends talk therapy to a troubled nation that probably needs something stronger.

Paul W. Gleason

President Donald Trump gives remarks on the economy at the South Lawn of the White House on July 27th, 2018.

Economics

Two Big Reasons Why Today’s GDP Growth Number Might Not Be Sustainable

The Trump administration is touting the most recent GDP growth number, but not everyone is convinced it will last.

Dwyer Gunn