The Week’s Best ‘Pacific Standard’ Stories
Our top stories for the week of March 20 to March 26, as curated by our editors.
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‘Pacific Standard,’ September/October 2015
Inside the reclusive and controversial religious sect known as the Twelve Tribes; one forensic psychiatrist's self-funded effort to evaluate depraved crimes; how to convince teens to raise money for charity; improving life for aging populations; and one man's quest for the perpetual, elusive quarry of environmentalists: a message that gets people to care. Plus: Five studies on IUDs.
‘Pacific Standard,’ July/August 2015
The end of weird news; who's reading your medical data; the most empathetic doctor in the world; and an unlikely environmental hero. Plus: Five studies about transgenderism.
‘Pacific Standard,’ May/June 2015
Reform of the nerds—starring Arthur Chu; the 30 top young thinkers; American judges are playing doctor—and doing harm; and getting paid what you're worth. Plus: Five studies about human trafficking.
We’re Hiring an Associate Digital Editor to Oversee Special Projects and Packages
The ideal candidate will have innovative ideas for packaging content and the ability to execute them.
‘Pacific Standard,’ March/April 2015
This is what's breaking the drug war, from our prison to your dinner table, home sweet shipping container, and the man who wants to save your marriage. Plus: Five studies about race and inequality.
We’re Hiring a Part-Time Contributing Writer
The ideal candidate will have thoughts on how to incorporate research into daily news analysis.
We’re Hiring a Senior Associate Editor to Oversee Our Front-of-Book Section
The ideal candidate will have thoughts not just about how to improve our current front-of-book, but also how to cleverly translate and expand its features online.
Who Funded That? The Names and Numbers Behind the Research in Our July/August 2014 Print Issue
This list includes studies cited in our pages that received funding from a source other than the researchers’ home institutions. Only principal or corresponding authors are listed.