How the NFL Helped America Accept Gay Marriage
Unexpected endorsements by revered athletes can change minds. By Tom Jacobs Green Bay Packers cornerback Leroy Butler makes…
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Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Is More Common Than We Thought in West Africa
Nearly a quarter of TB patients in the region carry strains that are resistant to drugs, a new…
Summer Vacation and the Childhood Obesity Problem
Kids’ waistlines get bigger in the summer, and fighting obesity at school may not be the best idea.…
The Most Creative People Are Men—So Are the Least
New research suggests there are gender differences in creativity, but not all of them favor men. By Tom…
Disability Heads to the Polls: What You Need to Know for Election Day
As tens of millions of people who care about disability issues prepare to vote, and new movements emerge…
Letter From the Editor: The End of Captivity
Introducing the November/December 2016 issue of Pacific Standard.
Poaching Isn’t Just Bad for the Elephants—It Hurts the Economy Too
Elephant poaching is costing African economies millions in missed tourism revenue.
Reminders of Mortality Can Motivate Athletes
Forget the Gipper — win one for your own legacy. By Tom Jacobs The Chicago Cubs’ Dexter Fowler steals second…
Where Have All the Butterflies Gone?
Butterflies in the U.K. have been in decline for decades, and climate variability—a side effect of global warming—may…
Why Labor Is at the Heart of the Latest Big Prison Strike
America’s prison-labor system has created both a rallying point for protestors and an opportunity for them to make…