Rules Frozen by Trump Could Melt Away Without a Trace
In one of his first acts, Trump put dozens of pending regulations on hold. His administration is unlikely…
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To Better Understand the Future of Protest, We Need to Look at Its Past
Historical examples show us that change movements gain power through pressure tactics that disrupt politics as usual. By…
House Republicans Want to Use Taxpayer Money to Help Steal Public Lands
Representative Rob Bishop is seeking $50 million from Congress to cover the costs of federal land seizure. By…
We Can’t Detect Alien Life Just Yet
We’ve discovered nearby habitable planets, but we lack the science to say whether they’re inhabited. By Michael White…
A New Proposal to Help Low-Income Renters
Is a renter’s tax credit a step in the right direction? By Dwyer Gunn (Photo: Scott Barbour/Getty Images)…
One Month Later, Is the Oroville Dam Safe for California Residents?
The last few months have seen heavy rainfall in the Golden State, which could spell trouble for California’s dams.
Arkansas Appears Set to Execute Eight Men Over Four Days
The state wants to kill them via lethal injection before the drugs expire. But the inmates would prefer…
Florida to Examine Whether Alternative Charter Schools Underreport Dropouts
State officials are investigating whether Orlando uses alternative charter schools to boost ratings and hide dropouts. By Heather…
Three Ways the Workplace Isn’t Equal for Women
Pacific Standard readings for the Day Without a Woman strike. By Francie Diep Women rally during the International…
Women’s Right to Refuse
(Photo: Melissa Gira Grant) The call went out just weeks ago for a women’s strike in the United States.…