News in Brief The Freedom of Information Act—and the Hero Who Pioneered It Celebrating the curious and deeply unpopular political career of John Moss, godfather of the FOIA. C.J. Ciaramella
News in Brief How to Be Canadian on the Fourth of July How I learned to embrace Independence Day, America, and bunting. So much bunting. Stephanie Hallett
News in Brief The Link Between Bernie, Brexit, and Boredom Researchers report feelings of ennui can inspire extremism. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Jean Olahus/Flickr) Many reasons have been… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief How the Declaration of Independence Went Viral A brief media chronology of America's first big story. Jared Keller
News in Brief A Primary That’s Tough to Call What happens when there’s no clear frontrunner in a crowded race for a seat in the Senate. By… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Problem With Race-Neutral Policies A new report argues that America needs to re-think its plan for racial equality. Dwyer Gunn
News in Brief If We Want Gun Safety, We Need to Change Course Current attempts at gun control in America just aren’t working. By Heather Hurlburt Joe Biden makes brief remarks… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Brexit Is About Taking a Country ‘Back’ It’s not hard to find parallels to Donald Trump’s campaign. By Elena Gooray (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) The… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Supreme Court Deadlocks on Immigration The tie in the United States’ highest court all but ensures the end for Barack Obama’s plan to… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Donald Trump Is Wrong: Campaigns Matter That’s one clear lesson from the 2012 presidential election. By Tom Jacobs Donald Trump arrives for the opening… Pacific Standard Staff