What’s Next for the Violence Against Women Act?
One congresswoman wants to use the landmark legislation to close the boyfriend loophole for domestic abusers.
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How Native American Leaders Are Trying to Tackle Voter Suppression in North Dakota
Rights activists are urging communities of color to get creative about circumventing attempts to suppress their vote ahead of next month's decisive mid-term elections.
Canada’s Most Prominent Black Activist Is Fighting Doug Ford. He Also Has a Message for White Liberals.
Desmond Cole says the recent election of Ontario's right-wing premier is Canada's Trumpian moment.
Research Suggests Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Is Making Americans More Xenophobic
White Americans hold many negative stereotypes about undocumented workers.
Given the Keith Ellison Allegations, What’s a Democrat in Minnesota to Do?
Our choice for attorney general is between a bigot and a possible domestic abuser.
Inside Utah’s Anti-Public Lands Agenda
New documents obtained by Pacific Standard show the scope of Utah's efforts to roll back key protections for public lands across the country.
Can We Rebuild Community in an Age of Division?
The erosion of social capital has weakened some of America's most entrenched civic organizations and furthered a sense of individualism among its citizens.
How Trump’s Immigration Policies Are Provoking Insecurity at the U.S.-Mexico Border
The administration's mass deportations and refusal to take in escapees from disaster may be fueling organized crime in Tijuana and other border towns.
Trump, Kavanaugh, and the Fruits of ‘Dignity Politics’
Political scientist Francis Fukuyama argues we can only heal our national divisions with a new, creed-based American identity.
California Senatorial Candidate Kevin de León Talks Immigration, Health Care, and Standing Up to Trump
After authoring California's sanctuary state law and drafting its 100 percent renewable energy goals, the state senator talks with Pacific Standard about setting his sights on an even higher ambition: unseating Dianne Feinstein.