Trump’s Nuclear Showdown With North Korea Is Decades in the Making
The biggest mistake the U.S. ever made was relying on human beings to keep the world from nuclear annihilation.
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How Much Influence Does the Religious Right Have on Trump’s White House?
Donald Trump has been courting conservative Christians hard since his campaign, but they don't appear to have influenced much policy.
What Trump Means When He Says ‘Both Sides’
The president claims left-wing extremists are as violent as the alt-right. Does he have a point?
Guam Is Not a Game
If the people of Guam are always in the line of fire, the least the U.S. can do is to confer all rights to them as American citizens.
The Psychology of a Nuclear Standoff
A prominent scholar of international relations analyzes the disquieting events of recent days.
Civil Penalties for Breaking Environmental Laws Fell 60 Percent Under Trump
A new report compares the Environmental Protection Agency's productivity during the presidencies of Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton.
The Subtle Bias That Underlies Our Ideological Leanings
Our reflexive approach to explaining the world strongly predicts our political orientation.
More Than Half of Republicans Would Support Postponing 2020 Election at Trump’s Request
Elections have been held in the United States on schedule without exception throughout the nation's history.
Can Youth Suffrage Finally Become a Mainstream Issue in 2020?
For those who want to lower the voting age to 16, Donald Trump's administration may provide an opportunity to popularize the cause.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Plan for the Opioid Epidemic
President Donald Trump spoke for several minutes on Tuesday about drug addiction in America. Pacific Standard annotated his speech.