Dispatches: Radicalizing Young White Men
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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.