Putting Trump Into Historical Perspective
A University of Notre Dame historian suspects his movement will dissipate once the billionaire gets bored. By Tom…
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The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of India’s Oldest Surviving LGBT Magazine
Bombay Dost, the first registered magazine to serve India’s gay community, has battled Victoria-era law and widespread social…
Trump’s Best Bet: Questioning Clinton’s Competence
Research suggests such a line of attack would align with gender stereotypes. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty…
Toward a Better Understanding of the Difference Between Conflict and Harassment
There’s a big difference between a power struggle and real abuse, novelist Sarah Schulman argues — and nations and individuals…
Abandoning the Caucus in Colorado
The Centennial State is considering a major change to how we determine presidential candidates. By Seth Masket The…
In India, a Revolution of the Untouchables
Taking their cue from Black Lives Matter, members of a new generation of lower-caste Indians are poised to…
Why Trump’s Misogyny Might Finally Sink His Campaign
His debate non-apology will only exacerbate his troubles among a crucial voting block. By Jared Keller Hillary Clinton…
Debriefing the Second Presidential Debate
From ISIS to Goldman Sachs, we’ve got you covered. (Photo: iStockPhoto; Wikimedia Commons; Taylor Le/Pacific Standard) Trump’s Likability—or…
Trump vs. Clinton: Remember Merrick Garland?
(Photo: iStockPhoto; Wikimedia Commons; Taylor Le/Pacific Standard) We’ve taken a break from misogyny and ISIS to talk about…
Trump vs. Clinton: Can Trump Bring the Country Together? Does He Want to?
(Photo: iStockPhoto; Wikimedia Commons; Taylor Le/Pacific Standard) A new question posed to Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump: “Do…