When Is the U.S. Responsible for Allies’ Civilian Casualties?
The U.S. is effectively fighting both sides of Yemen's ongoing civil war, with no clear definition of what victory looks like.
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The Lessons Unlearned From Charlottesville
White nationalism didn't go underground after Charlottesville: It went mainstream.
The Costs of Dropping Pelosi
There are a few points that Democrats uncomfortable with Nanci Pelosi's leadership might want to consider before urging her to retire.
The Democratic National Committee Might Undo Its Ban on Fossil Fuel Donations
The proposed reversal has raised alarm bells with environmentalists.
Islamophobic Incidents in California Have Skyrocketed Under Trump
Most of the Islamophobic incidents detailed in a new report involved restricted travel following the administration's repeated attempts to enact a travel ban affecting people from Muslim-majority nations.
The Trump Administration’s Science Budget Memo Leaves Out Climate Science
Every similar pre-Trump memo that Pacific Standard found from the last 15 years identified climate science as a top priority.
How to Tackle Conspiracy Theories in Politics
Americans' beliefs about politics are as inaccurate and bizarre as ever. Is there a way to fix that?
A Judge Rules That Trump Can Keep Secret His Reasons for Shrinking Our National Monuments
A judge says the administration doesn't have to turn over legal documents for which an environmental law firm had sued.
‘I Pledge to Vote’ Gets People to the Polls
Recent research identifies a promising way to get first-time voters to cast a ballot.
How Facebook’s Political Ad Verification Policy Stifles Immigration Activists
The social media company says it's working to resolve concerns that the policy will silence countless activists, particularly undocumented people decrying the Trump administration.