The Future of the Minimum Wage Is Alive in Seattle
So far, America's wage experiment appears to be a success—and it's far from over yet.
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How One Tiny Town Is Battling ‘Rural Brain Drain’
Nearly all high school graduates in Onalaska, Washington, head off to college—but many come back home after earning a degree.
Sentencing Minors to Life Without Parole Is Declared Unconstitutional in Washington State
With this ruling, Washington joined 20 other states and the District of Columbia that consider juvenile life without parole unconstitutional
The Death Penalty Becomes Illegal in Washington State
After hearing the last appeal from a man on death row, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the death penalty, as applied in the state, is unconstitutional.
Dispatches: What It’s Like to Report on Your Parents’ Former Union
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
A Tale of Two Boeing Factories
Boeing workers in Washington State have been unionized for decades; their counterparts in South Carolina recently voted out the union in a landslide. Pacific Standard compares conditions in both workplaces, a year after South Carolina's historic vote.
The Larger Implications of a Supreme Court Case About Indigenous Fishing Rights
One case about replacing culverts in Washington state could end up influencing larger decisions about native rights in places like Bears Ears and Standing Rock.
Legal Pot Is Linked to Less Crime
A new study suggests it also decreases other types of drug use, including binge drinking.
International Students Are Keeping Community Colleges Afloat
Tuition from international students at community colleges often helps the institutional bottom line. But is the education really helping international students?