Lawmakers Keep Making Schools More Dangerous for Vulnerable Children
Instead of decriminalizing our schools, too many teachers and school police continue to escalate.
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The Florida Senate Votes Against a Ban on Assault Weapons
State senators voted largely along party lines to pass a measure to arm and train teachers.
Dispatches: Our Ongoing Coverage of Gun Violence
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
‘The Future Is Happening Right Now’: An Interview With Jeff VanderMeer
The fiction writer and environmental advocate on what we can do to protect a world we seem bent on destroying.
Dissecting America’s Muted Response to Mass Shootings
The U.S. is stuck in a vicious cycle, not just of bloodshed, but also of helplessness.
Stopping the Deportation of Immigrants Injured on the Job
Florida is proposing new legislation to stop insurance companies from reporting undocumented people to immigration authorities in order to avoid paying medical bills.
A New Government Report Finds the Zika Virus Caused a Big Uptick in Serious Birth Defects in 2016
The surge is also expected to show up in last year's data.
Florida State Senator Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Jack Latvala was a Republican candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
Could Dust Storms From Africa Be Damaging Ecosystems in the Florida Keys?
It appears that dust blown off the Sahara desert may be initiating harmful bacteria growth in coral reefs across the Atlantic.
Florida High School Program Segregates Students by Ability
A controversial new program segregates students in the cafeteria by grade point average and attendance as an incentive to boost achievement.