United States

An inside look at the games, deals, and incentives that often result in higher costs, delays in care, or denials of treatment for patients in the American medical system.

• By Marshall Allen

On its 60th birthday the North American Aerospace Defense Command continues to look for ways to remain a vigilant defender of the continent.

• By Andrea Charron

Many feel as if the military actions of the U.S., U.K., and France were ineffectual and not intended to actually protect many of the country's beleaguered people.

• By Youmna al-Dimashqi

Este artículo explica los problemas laborales relacionados con el uso de presos como trabajadores extremadamente mal pagados en las prisiones estatales y federales.

• By Beth Schwartzapfel

Despite some positive trends, society needs to do more to help ease service members back into civilian life.

• By Ethan Walker

A new study examines the influence that the climate we live in has on shaping our personalities, and what that means in the time of climate change.

• By Amanda Kolson Hurley

Research shows "hygge," or intentional intimacy, is the driving force behind the Danes' generally positive attitude.

• By Marie Helweg-Larsen

Many countries have had issues with the WTO in recent years, but Trump's unpredictable actions have nationalist rhetoric on the rise across the globe.

• By Elena Souris

Fifty states is a lot, but we've almost had several others. Here are a few states that could have been, but never were.

• By Jack Denton
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New York City could soon be the first American urban center to implement this strategy to ease congestion and speed up commute times.

• By John Rennie Short

A series of attacks against U.S. and Russian backed forces in recent days suggests that ISIS is still very much a threat.

• By Hashem Osseiran

As cybersecurity concerns reach a fever pitch around the globe, the U.S. should expand the Peace Corps mandate to create a new Cyber Peace Corps.

• By Scott Shackelford

People wait on the Lincoln Memorial for fireworks to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

Overall, climate change's small gains won't be enough to offset its harms.

• By Francie Diep

A newly naturalized citizen holds a U.S. flag after being sworn in as an American citizen during a naturalization ceremony on June 19th, 2017, in San Francisco, California.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

For many American-raised Cambodians, reintegrating back into their old lives can be just as difficult as making a new one elsewhere.

• By Katya Cengel

Saudi Arabia's execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr demonstrates that Riyadh is able to act with growing impunity in the Middle East. It also signals a potentially dangerous shift in American-Saudi relations.

• By Cameron Hood

When will this war end? And how?

• By Chris Heller

The latest Pew poll shows America has earned some less-than-favorable marks around the globe.

• By Wes Judd

A new analysis finds that the United States, Russia, and China are selling more weapons than ever, while India, China, and Saudi Arabia are top buyers.

• By Francie Diep

He-said-she-said has rarely been so fun to read.

• By Francie Diep

The Israeli prime minister's speech before Congress yesterday could open up political divisions, and work against Israel in the long term.

• By Max Ufberg

Seven countries account for 60 percent of the world's global warming, according to a study released last year.

• By Max Ufberg

Whether it's our drug use, our laws, or the treatment options we have on offer, the U.S. frequently stands out. And that's not always something to celebrate.

• By Maia Szalavitz