Social Justice How to Thwart Right-Wing Terrorism Three distinct psychological predispositions combine to produce terrorists. And one appears to be on the rise among the extreme right. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Viewfinder: A Russian Tank Demonstration Outside Moscow Russian T-90 tanks take position before firing in Kubinka Patriot Park outside Moscow on August 22nd, 2017. Pacific Standard Staff
Economics Paul Ryan Must Be One Angry Guy New research links anger with economic conservatism. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Viewfinder: Solar Eclipse Fever in Illinois People watch the solar eclipse at Saluki Stadium on the campus of Southern Illinois University on August 21st, 2017, in Carbondale, Illinois. Pacific Standard Staff
Social Justice Anthropomorphized Animals Fail to Teach Altruism Kids relate better to stories with human characters. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Viewfinder: Enjoying a Lazy Day in Colombia A woman celebrates the World Day of Laziness in Itagui, Colombia, on August 20th, 2017. Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Week in Photos: From Independence Celebrations in South Asia to an Attack in Barcelona A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature. Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Viewfinder: The Aftermath of a Terrorist Attack in Barcelona The van that ploughed into a crowd, killing at least 13 people and injuring around 100 others is towed away from the Rambla in Barcelona on August 18th, 2017. Pacific Standard Staff
Social Justice The Rural Suicide Rate Is Driven by Men With Guns New research finds a huge urban-rural gap in the rate of suicide by firearm. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Binge Watching Is Linked to Poor Sleep Enjoy multiple episodes of Shut Eye, and you may not get enough shut-eye. Tom Jacobs