Remembering When Anti-Semitic Violence Had the Power to Shock
When a young Jewish woman was murdered at my university a decade ago, the crime seemed unthinkable. Today, such events can feel almost chillingly unsurprising.
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How Far-Right Campaigns Are Pressuring Universities to Censor Speech
Since he was accused of "attacking conservative students," Tariq Khan has faced harassment and death threats.
Workplace Suitors' Unwanted Advances Can Have Harmful Consequences
Being the unwanted object of affection can cause great personal discomfort, and even impact careers.
Overheard: The Conversation, in Context
"Sticks and stones may break some bones, but harassment can hurt forever."
'We Have to Keep Fighting': A Conversation With Anita Sarkeesian
The new documentary Netizens offers an intimate look at how cyber harassment has affected the lives of three women.
How Will Publishing Deal With Lemony Snicket Amid #MeToo?
Numerous authors and librarians allege a pattern of sexually humiliating comments.
The Economic Price of Sexual Harassment
Research finds being subjected to workplace misconduct can inhibit women's careers.
What We Know—and Don't Know—About Hate Crimes in America
It's been about six months since ProPublica joined forces with newsrooms around the country to track hate. They've collected information on thousands of incidents, but much remains unknown about the scale of the problem.
Female Astronomers Are More Likely to Be Harassed Than Their Male Peers
A new survey of astronomers and planetary scientists reveals a workplace harassment problem in the space sciences.
Lessons About Hollywood From the Original Six
Takeaways from an unexpectedly controversial Reddit AMA.
Abortion Providers and a Constant Barrage of Personalized Harassment
Shootings like the one at a Colorado clinic are rare. Stalking, hate mail, and intimidating protests are the daily reality.
And Out Come the 'H. s. Catcallus'
Summertime means shorter sleeves, higher skirts, and louder catcalls.
The End of Locker-Room Talk
What a court case involving construction workers, moist towelettes, and a bridge in New Orleans signals about the future of manhood in the workplace.
The Future of Manhood in the Workplace
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
Has Anita Sarkeesian Been Silenced?
Gamergate is a cautionary tale that may dampen others’ willingness to speak out, but the problems of video game misogyny and the online harassment of women are more visible than ever.
Digital Culture: CreepyPMs and the Women Who Receive Them
More than 140,000 people subscribe to a subreddit dedicated to pointing out the insidious normalcy of the digital vitriol that’s directed at women online.
Mean Boys: Social Bullying Isn't Just for Girls
A new study shows that boys can shun and ostracize with the best of them. We’ll have to drop our “mean girls” bias to better understand how they do it.
When Your Stalker Is a Cop
Where do you go for help when the people who are meant to keep you safe are the real danger?
Sober Living, Online Harassment, and the Evolution of InTrade
Updates to past Pacific Standard print stories.
Let's Talk About Diversity and Prejudice in America's Public Schools
Teachers and administrators do not talk enough with students about race or the harm caused by racist language. And that allows it to persist unchecked.
Facebook's Continued Growth, Harassment Online, and Social Security
Updates to past Pacific Standard print stories.
Since We Last Spoke: Digital Justice and the New Normal
Updates to pastPacific Standard print stories.
This Is What the Harassment of Women on the Internet Looks Like
All week we're running personal stories from Pacific Standard readers in response to Amanda Hess' cover story, "Why Women Aren't Welcome on the Internet."