Can Algorithms Put a Stop to Partisan Gerrymandering?
Researchers are developing algorithms to draw non-partisan district maps.
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The Policy Consequences of Partisan Gerrymandering
New research finds the issue of how legislative districts are drawn, currently being considered by the Supreme Court, is far from academic.
Liberals Aren’t as Divided as They Think
New research finds that, on public-policy issues, they enjoy a stronger consensus than conservatives.
The Las Vegas Shooting Isn’t Just About Gun Laws—It’s About Gun Culture
Perhaps the ubiquity of firearms has made us less vigilant to the threats that lax protections pose.
In California, the Possibility of an Historic Election Could Spike Turnout Among Latino and Asian-American Voters in 2018
2018 might be the year the state's voters—and political leadership—reflect just how much its population has changed.
The Week in Photos: From a Union Protest in France to a Rodeo in Australia
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Price’s Firing Isn’t About ‘Draining the Swamp.’ It’s About Embarrassing Trump
It was Price's hypocrisy—not his malfeasance—that did him in.
Ryan Zinke Took $12,000 Private Charter Flight
Zinke is the fourth cabinet secretary to come under fire for extravagant travel costs.
Tom Price to Reimburse Taxpayers $52,000 for Private Jet Travel
President Trump said Wednesday he was not pleased with Price's use of taxpayer money.
Choral Singing Boosts Mindfulness
New research points to one reason joining a choir boosts mental health.