How Corruption Has Dampened Brazilian Affection for the World Cup
Brazilians have become increasingly disenchanted with soccer as political scandals continue to cloud the country's news cycle.
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The Supreme Court Just Weakened Public-Sector Unions. What Will Happen Next?
Pacific Standard spoke with a labor researcher about the likely effects of the landmark Supreme Court decision passed on Wednesday.
Get to Know Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Who Could Become the Youngest Woman in Congress
Pacific Standard spoke to Ocasio-Cortez about how she got to where she is and why it matters that young women and women of color are running for office.
Breaking Down the Supreme Court’s Inaction on Gerrymandering
Stanford political scientist Bruce Cain offers his thoughts on redistricting commissions and Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement.
A Constitutional Law Expert Breaks Down Justice Kennedy’s Retirement Announcement
UNC professor Michael Gerhardt talks with Pacific Standard about the implications of Anthony Kennedy's retirement.
How the Supreme Court Handed a Huge Win to American Express
The court ruled on Monday that vendors can't nudge customers toward using other types of credit or debit cards, even though American Express typically charges higher fees.
The Supreme Court Rules That Public-Sector Unions Can’t Require Agency Fees
Union advocates argue that the loss of agency fees will financially decimate public-sector unions.
For Effective Advocacy, Shame the Policy, Not the Person
A historian who has studied the emotion finds it can be an effective change agent—but only when used carefully.
Inside the Occupy ICE Movement Sweeping the Nation
Activists behind the movement say their ranks are swelling by the day with people opposed to the White House's raids and separation of immigrant families.
