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The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Lover of Music, Travel, and Dance Infusing Art and Creativity Into Public Policy

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.

Avital Andrews

Environment

Drought? Climate Change? No Sweat for These Desert-Friendly Cattle

Cattle that came over with Columbus might be better bovines for the drought-plagued West.

Alisa Opar

News in Brief

The Mexican Drug War’s Collateral Damage: More Murders

Statisticians confirm that militarizing the fight against drug cartels led to a dramatic increase in the homicide rate nationwide, particularly in Juárez.

Nathan Collins

Environment

The U.S. and Mexico Have Announced Carbon Emissions Targets. Now What?

The United States and Mexico met the deadline for their carbon pollution goals. Will others follow?

Brian Palmer

Social Justice

Why Do So Many Young People in Latin America Hook Up in Parks?

South of the border, the combined forces of crowded housing, conservative fathers, and high school politics have produced extreme PDA.

Scott Keyes

Education

Living the Undocumented Life: A Personal Plea for Immigration Reform

In both personal and professional roles, Susan Hamilton has seen directly how the stress of living undocumented in America can take a toll on families.

Susan Hamilton

Social Justice

Pancho Villa’s Army

Exploring subculture in America.

Ryan O'Hanlon

Economics

The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Gates Millennium Scholar Who Wants to ‘Make a Dent in the World’

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.

Avital Andrews