Should We Fear Article V?
We're closer to a constitutional convention, where any new amendment could be put before a simple majority vote, than you might realize.
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Trump Administration Approves Controversial Water Pipeline
The Bureau of Land Management under Trump reversed an Obama-era decision that would have subjected the pipeline to a new environmental review.
Medicare for All Would Be Difficult to Implement. It Would Also Be Difficult to Dismantle.
For anyone sincerely concerned about the potential havoc Republicans could unleash on the Affordable Care Act, it's worth noting that its brittle framework helps facilitate such partisan manipulation in the first place.
Viewfinder: Iraqi Forces Launch Assault
Iraqi forces arrive in the southern outskirts of Kirkuk on October 16th, 2017.
New Evidence Shows Waiting Periods for Gun Purchases Can Save Lives
Sometimes it helps to take a few days to think over an important new purchase.
California to Recognize Non-Binary Gender on State IDs
Californians can now choose to mark "X" on birth certificates and driver's licenses.
A Brief History of Companies Courting African-American Dollars
Dove's withdrawn advertisement is the latest example of American companies bungling ads for black consumers.
The Week in Photos: From Solar Cars in Australia to Wind Power in France
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
States Sue Trump Over Halted Health-Care Subsidies
Attorneys general signed onto the lawsuit Friday.
How Will Trump’s Attack on the ACA Affect Your State?
While the White House's decision to end cost-sharing reduction payments may be an assault on health care, it's not exactly an unexpected one.