News in Brief A Public Defender Problem in New Orleans A New Orleans judge orders the release of seven men from prison due to a lack of funds… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Our Many Words for Snow Researchers tested the infamous claim that native Alaskan languages have a gazillion more words for snow than English.… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Robs Players of Compassion Playing sexist, violent video games can decrease empathy for female victims of violence. By Tom Jacobs A young… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Will Lethal Injection Survive Drug Shortages? Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced this week that he would veto a bill allowing the state to execute… Kate Wheeling
News in Brief How to See Gentrification Coming Researchers use social networks to find the harbingers of new restaurants and higher rents. By Nathan Collins Street… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief How Cities Can Help Improve the Health of Their Low-Income Citizens Across America, poor folks tend to live shorter lives than rich ones, but towns and cities can reduce… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Dance Between War and Religion Violent conflicts produce more religious citizens. By Tom Jacobs An explosion rocks Kobani, Syria, during a reported suicide… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Getting Fired Changes the Way You Look at Your Rich Friends After losing a job, people are less likely to think the wealthy deserve what they’ve got. By Nathan… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief How Birth Control Could Save Lives Relatively simple health programs can make a big difference to mothers and children. By Francie Diep (Photo: Wikimedia… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Assigning Blame for Our Economic Pain Exploring the psychological reasons we scapegoat certain groups for the economic downturn. By Tom Jacobs A sign is… Pacific Standard Staff