How Politicians Leverage Our Survival Instincts to Influence Our Votes
Psychologist and author Hector Garcia explains the roots of our political divide—and how the Trump administration embodies "the worst aspects of male psychology."
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Beyond Red and Blue: America’s Seven Political Tribes
New research finds a majority of Americans are tired of political polarization, and are looking for compromise.
Tribalism and the $20 Bill
New research finds debates over what historical figures should be on our currency break down along partisan and racial lines.
How Music Can Fight Prejudice
New research from Portugal finds youngsters feel more positively toward members of an ethnic minority if they have learned songs from their culture.
Dispatches: What You Need to Know About Polarizing Political Divides
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
The History of the World According to David Brooks
Brooks depends on a lazy and ignorant story about tribalism to bolster a specific myth about American exceptionalism.
Steven Pinker’s Radical Brand of ‘Contingent Optimism’
The Harvard University psychologist argues humans have the capability to deal with the huge challenges we face. But will we? That's a different question.
Why We Engage in Tribalism, Nationalism, and Scapegoating
Robert Sapolsky reveals the biological basis for our most unfortunate traits—and insists change is possible.
How Tribalism Influences Our Financial Decisions
Americans will hurt themselves financially to avoid benefiting the other political party.
Why We Never Find Our Family Members Stinky
New research finds body odor is less disgusting if we share an identity with the smelly person in question.