Election Violence Escalates in Pakistan Following the Prime Minister's Ousting (in Photos)
A spate of deadly bombings has killed more than 100 people at election rallies across the country.
Violence
Viewfinder: Violent Clashes Between Farming Communities in Nigeria
Nigeria is facing an escalation in clashes between farmers and herders over land use and resources that is deepening along religious and ethnic lines.
Restorative Justice Could Be the Key to Preventing Violence in Schools
Circle up and grab a talking stick—it could save schools from violent outbursts.
When Is Violence Acceptable?
New research argues the answer depends in part on the color of your collar.
Is Nicaragua Headed Toward Regime Change?
Significant political protests have put President Daniel Ortega on uncertain political ground for the first time in over a decade.
Assessing Facebook's Role in the Violence Against the Rohingya
While Facebook must improve its policies in curtailing the spread of hate speech against Muslims in Myanmar, those steps won't address the fundamental drivers of persecution and violence in the region.
Dispatches: Radicalizing Young White Men
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
New Research Finds No Link Between Violent Video Games and Aggression
The debate over the potentially troubling effects of these massively popular games continues.
Chicago's Murder Problem Could Be Worse
The city has reputation for violence, but without some of the best trauma centers the situation could be much worse.
Dispatches: Our Ongoing Coverage of Gun Violence
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
For African-American Men, a Physical Injury Can Cause a Lot of Mental Pain
A new study finds that African-American men who are victims of a violent injury often pull away from their emotional support networks as a result, making recovery that much more difficult.
Gaming-Inspired Aggression Spreads Within Social Groups
You don't have to personally play violent video games to experience their negative effects.
Truck Attack Kills Several on New York City Bike Path
Eight people are reported dead, and at least 15 are injured.
What Happens When Citizens Call for a Ceasefire?
Baltimore has seen a sharp spike in murders since the summer of 2015, which became its most violent year with 344 homicides. In 2016, the city saw 318 people murdered. This year is set to look even worse.
The Long, Fascinating History of Leftist Self-Defense
Right-wingers may be more culturally associated with firearms, but the left has trained for combat since the 19th century.
The Deadliest Year for Environmental and Indigenous Activists Yet
At least 200 people were killed in 24 countries last year in retaliation for standing up to environmentally destructive industrial projects.
What We Know—and Don't Know—About Hate Crimes in America
It's been about six months since ProPublica joined forces with newsrooms around the country to track hate. They've collected information on thousands of incidents, but much remains unknown about the scale of the problem.
A Record Number of Environmentalists Were Murdered in 2016
Last year, 200 environmentalists across 24 countries were murdered—up from 185 across 16 countries in 2015.
Protecting the Rights of the LGBTQ Community in Indonesia
While Indonesia has historically prided itself as a stronghold of moderation, recent events shine a light on just how tenuous this self-perception is.
The Violence of the Everyday
Even before the Pulse massacre, 2016 was on track to be the deadliest year for LGBTQ people in America.
The Long History Behind the Slaying of Richard Collins III
The fatal stabbing of a black Bowie State University student must be viewed in America's longer historical tradition of racial violence.
What Motivates Extreme Self-Sacrifice?
New work in the field of anthropology says violent extremism isn't really motivated by religion—but by fusion with the group.
Violent Extremism Isn't Really Motivated by Religion
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
Why All the Violence at Donald Trump Rallies?
The presidential candidate is beloved by people with authoritarian mindsets, who are often supportive of the use of violence.