A Psychological Explanation for the Dysfunctional Trump White House
Kissing up to the boss takes a toll on employees' self-control.
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What I Learned From Mister Rogers
It's in times of tragedy and shame that I miss Fred Rogers the most.
Billie Sutton Will Not Be Out-Cowboyed
Can a disabled former rodeo rider finally take the governor's mansion for the Democrats in South Dakota?
The Lede, Issue #25: The Best Hope for the Democratic Party, Heart Mountain, the End of Locker-Room Talk as We Know It, and More
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Can the U.S. Save Democracy Through Civics?
A new poll shows that America's polarization problem is only getting worse.
Assessing the Implications of the Department of Justice’s Indictment of 12 Russian Nationals
Despite President Vladimir Putin's promises to review the situation, no one expects that Russia will extradite the accused individuals, so why indict them at all?
Dispatches: On Trump’s Decision to Tap Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
Viewfinder: Protesting Family Separations Outside the ICE Office in New York
Activists, including childcare providers, parents, and their children, protest against the Trump administration's recent family detention and separation policies.
Sixty Percent of Americans Believe Russia Interfered in the 2016 Election
New polling shows that the majority of Americans now believe Russia interfered in the last presidential election.
The Crisis in Political Science Education
Political science professors are increasingly being forced to choose which form of inclusivity to prioritize. That decision will have a large impact on the face of higher education for decades to come.