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President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Robert Wilkie (R), to become secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Social Justice

President Trump Pushes the Department of Veterans Affairs Toward Increased Privatization

The administration is determined to use a new law to expand the private sector's role in veterans' health care—a move that end up being costly for former service members.

Isaac Arnsdorf

A sign hangs above a Planned Parenthood clinic on May 18th, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois.

Social Justice

How Medical Ethicists See the Proposed ‘Gag Rule’ on Abortion Referrals in Government-Funded Clinics

Pacific Standard spoke to secular and religious ethicists about the controversial proposal.

Francie Diep

Social Justice

Amid Ongoing Scandals, the University of Southern California Faces Lawsuits

Five women filed civil lawsuits against University of Southern California gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall on Monday, alleging that he sexually abused them under the pretext of medical care.

Ashley Hackett