Nine Things Federal Employees Can Do This Weekend Despite the Government Shutdown
Options include drinking a beer, eating some cheese, and learning a new language.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Has Mastered the Politics of Digital Intimacy
The congresswoman-elect connects with young voters, promoting progressive positions while chopping peppers and making noodles.
Your Disabled Child Is Not a Prop
Sarah Palin used pictures of her son Trig to demean liberals. She's not the only special needs parent to exploit images of her kids.
Social Media Platforms and the Black Market Sale of Cheetahs
A new analysis finds that, between February of 2012 and July of 2018, a total of 1,367 cheetahs were offered on sale through 906 posts on social media.
The 2018 Wildfire Season at a Glance
A selection of recent Pacific Standard stories on wildfires and their consequences.
Is Minimalism for Black People?
Black communities have long practiced core tenets of the lifestyle—yet are not well-represented among its most recognizable influencers.
The Group Bringing LED Light to Activism
The Overpass Light Brigade first made social justice messages go viral in 2011—today, it continues to help activists realize their collective power.
How Three Photographers Use Instagram to Share and Inform Their Work
Photos that demonstrate how the social media platform also functions as an artistic space.
The Presentation of Selfies in Everyday High School
The use of social media among teenagers is not about narcissism, but about finding their place in the…
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