tribalism

Psychologist and author Hector Garcia explains the roots of our political divide—and how the Trump administration embodies "the worst aspects of male psychology."

New research finds a majority of Americans are tired of political polarization, and are looking for compromise.

New research finds debates over what historical figures should be on our currency break down along partisan and racial lines.

New research from Portugal finds youngsters feel more positively toward members of an ethnic minority if they have learned songs from their culture.

News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.

Brooks depends on a lazy and ignorant story about tribalism to bolster a specific myth about American exceptionalism.

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.

Robert Sapolsky reveals the biological basis for our most unfortunate traits—and insists change is possible.

Americans will hurt themselves financially to avoid benefiting the other political party.

New research finds body odor is less disgusting if we share an identity with the smelly person in question.

Encouraging research points to a way to decouple loyalty to one’s own tribe with disdain for outsiders.