Could Innovations in Democratic Participation Shake Us Out of Our Civil Disillusionment?
History proves that, when governments listen, citizens reward them both politically and financially.
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In Charlottesville, White Supremacy Emerges With Newfound Cohesion
A group that included many people who were college-educated or ex-military displayed effective planning. "White people are pretty good at getting organized," said one.
Viewfinder: Commemorating a Shared Independence at the India-Pakistan Border
Pakistani Rangers and Indian Border Security Force personnel perform during the daily beating of the retreat ceremony at the India-Pakistan Wagah Border Post.
Defendants Facing Jail Time in Nashville Often Aren’t Told They Are Entitled to a Lawyer
This happens even when defendants' charges mean they could end up behind bars.
When Polarization Isn’t the Problem: Seeing Charlottesville for What It Really Is
When violent white supremacists attack and kill people, criticizing divisiveness and urging people to unite is, at best, a dodge.
The Week in Photos: Migrants on the Mediterranean and a Wildfire in Portugal
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
The False Choice Behind Legal Immigration
A nation that treats family visas as a sentimental luxury will lose talent to countries that are smart enough to have more sensible immigration policies.
Viewfinder: Confronting a Wildfire in Portugal
A firefighter tackles a wildfire close to the village of Pucarica in Abrantes on August 10th, 2017.
With Great Health Data Comes Great Potential for Bias
Are we creating health management systems that are responsive to differences, or ones that spit back content riddled with historical bias and discrimination?
We’re Looking for an Engagement Fellow
Pacific Standard is looking for an engagement fellow who wants to help boost our national public interest magazine's readership online.