Down With Facebook. Long Live the Red Book?
A new book argues that American democracy depends on an unlikely source: the English department.
Harvard University
Debate Over Affirmative Action in College Admissions Could Be Disastrous for Legacy Students
If affirmative action is abolished there will undoubtedly be increased pressure to also eliminate admissions criteria that favor a very different demographic—children of alumni and donors.
The 'Secret Science' Rule Could Prevent the EPA From Using a Key Global Buildings Study
Scott Pruitt's proposed policy would allow the EPA to develop significant policies using only studies that rely on publicly available data.
Obama-Era Climate Change Leaders Launch a Climate Health Center at Harvard
Harvard University and Google together launched a center on Wednesday that "will seek to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in building products and materials."
Musician and Professor Vijay Iyer on the Western Canon and the Future of Jazz
We spoke to Vijay Iyer about what he recommends reading, watching, and listening to.
Should Graduate Students Unionize?
As elections for unionization continue throughout the country, students find themselves not only at odds with their school administrations—but also with each other.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Coder Studying the Effects of Government Propaganda and Censorship
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Historian Questioning Why So Many of Us Take Our Local World as the Default
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Greco-Roman History Devotee Who Believes Running for Office Should Be Easier
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: Felix Ruano, 19, Economics
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: Alisha Holland, 29, Political Science
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.