Will the U.S. Economy Pay a Price for Pulling Out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
And how America’s exit could impact the global economy. By Dwyer Gunn Barack Obama speaks at a TPP…
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Donald Trump’s Immigration Policy Is Already Here
The president-elect’s central campaign promise was already 16 years in the making. By Jared Keller Thousands of anti-Trump…
After Orlando, Political Silence on LGBTQ Safety
Though the horrific attack could have served as an impetus for broader LGBTQ protections, policymakers have largely abandoned…
Cómo Una Ley Puede Ayudar a Que Las Personas Rompan un Mal Hábito
Solicitando al gobierno para que te ayude a mantener tu resolución de Año Nuevo.
How a Law Can Help People Break a Bad Habit
Asking the government to help you keep your New Year's resolution.
The Cost of Fear-Based Policy
Most acts of terror within the United States are carried out by right-wing domestic extremist groups. But that isn’t how Americans imagine terrorists. Our flawed perceptions are leading to poor policy.
Three Data-Based Answers to Top Questions About Marijuana Policy
Pacific Standard dips into the archives for some hard numbers on pot.
Which Gun Laws Work?
A review of more than a decade of gun-law science pinpoints which laws are backed by the best evidence.
Why Do Different States Have Such Wildly Different Ideas About Government?
For the most part, Americans are in broad agreement about political concepts. We believe that individuals have certain natural rights, and that the purpose of government is to serve and protect its citizens. But when you get to the specifics....
Want to Win a Political Debate? Try Making a Weaker Argument
Gun control? Abortion? The new social science behind why you're never able to convince friends or foes to even consider things from your side.