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Taking a closer look at the neurological research on decision making, sociological research on civic knowledge, and psychological research on voting habits.

The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Bladensburg Cross, a World War I monument, has effectively become secular.

The proposed law would prevent food service businesses and schools from providing or selling any foam food containers, plates, cups, trays, or egg cartons.

A 40-foot cross that honors fallen World War I soldiers stands at a busy intersection on February 28th, 2019, in Bladensburg, Maryland.

A glacier in Antarctica gets a new name and, once more, environmental regulations are under threat.

New research finds it does reduce public support for law enforcement.

Police respond to a shooting on June 28th, 2018, in Annapolis, Maryland.

A lone gunman burst into the offices of the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, on Thursday, shooting and killing five newspaper employees and "gravely injuring" several more.

Maryland enacted a law on Tuesday banning gay conversion therapy for minors, the Associated Press reports.

The student, Max Brennan, was initially required to use a gender-neutral restroom.

Here's why that's very good news for low-income students.

Maryland State Delegate Jill P. Carter speaks to Pacific Standard about the promises and perils in Baltimore.

A tax increase on alcoholic beverages in Maryland led to a large decrease in cases of gonorrhea.

Can a former police officer effect greater reforms from outside the force?

An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.

The White House Correspondents' Dinner and the Freddie Gray protests.

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.

Traveling to places where not much remains.

Oregon, Minnesota, Maryland, and Massachusetts are still struggling to get back on track after a disastrous launch that makes HealthCare.gov look successful by comparison.