Judge Throws Out Sarah Palin’s Lawsuit Against the ‘New York Times’
Palin filed the suit in June, in response to an editorial the newspaper published following the shooting of a congressman.
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A Clemency Expert on Why Trump’s Pardon of Arpaio Is Both Legal and Troubling
The presidential pardon power is limited only by shame and politics, one expert says, and Trump is beholden to neither.
Pepe the Frog Creator Shuts Down Publication of Alt-Right Children’s Book
Created by comic artist Matt Furie in 2005, Pepe the Frog has since been adopted as a symbol by the alt-right.
Trump Doubles Down on Claim Mexico Will Pay for Border Wall
The remarks came on the tail end of a tense volley between Trump and the Mexican government.
The Siren Song of the Bipartisan Unity Ticket
While a unity ticket sounds exciting during a campaign, how exactly would governing work?
The ‘Pacific Standard’ News Quiz
This week's quiz features more somber themes, including the sociology of white supremacy and the make-up of prison libraries.
How Electroconvulsive Therapy Became a Nazi Weapon
Though electroconvulsive therapy is a safe and effective treatment for mental illness, its connection to Nazi war crimes has contributed to the treatment's continued stigma today.
Welcome to the New Age of Anarcho-Fascism
The fundamental principles of the alt-right have been around for nearly a century.
Just a Few Minutes of Mindfulness Could Help Curb Your Drinking
Alcohol abuse is often preceded by heavy drinking, and researchers hope mindfulness could help teach drinkers restraint before it's too late.