Emergency Responders on the U.S.-Mexico Border
Ieva Jusionyte explores the spirit of first response in an area where dangers don't care about boundaries.
Since We Last Spoke: Bad News for Bees
Updates to stories from the Pacific Standard archive.
Dodging Bullets to Make the World's Best Coffee in Mexico
Juan Carlos Lopez is braving local violence so that indigenous workers can get a share of the profits.
There's a Name for That: Social Identity Theory
Identities that govern seemingly innate experiences, such as the taste of food—or even racial bias—can be harnessed to create positive social change.
From the Killing Fields of Cambodia to California and Back
Katya Cengel tracks the lives of four families following the fall of the genocidal Khmer Rouge.
Since We Last Spoke: Justice Brought to Injunctions
Updates to stories from the Pacific Standard archive.
The Edit, Episode #14: A Conversation About Climate Change and COP24
On the latest episode of Pacific Standard's podcast about how our stories are made, we talk with staff writer Kate Wheeling about her upcoming trip to cover the United Nations climate conference in Katowice, Poland.
Why Migrants Are Often Dissatisfied With Their Coyotes
In a recent study, the behavior most strongly linked to a negative recommendation was abandonment.
Since We Last Spoke: A Bright Future for Biochar
Updates to stories from the Pacific Standard archive.
Anatomy of a Fact: When Facts Impose Bias
Anatomy of a Fact is a recurring series exposing how the Pacific Standard research and fact-checking process works.
The Edit, Episode #13: A Conversation About Corruption in the Department of the Interior
On the latest episode of Pacific Standard's podcast about how our stories are made, we talk with contributor Jimmy Tobias about his investigation into Ryan Zinke's DOI.
The Borders of Dissent
Efforts to contain protests inevitably create boundaries—and raise questions about restricting free speech.
Behind the Scenes: Off the Map
An introduction to our special issue on borders and boundaries.
PS Picks: Yaeji's Cutting Commentary on Beauty Routines
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Dispatches: Five Essential Reads From the Past Week
A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from a wide-ranging interview with Dana Rohrabacher to an investigation into how southern states are making it harder for former felons to vote.
The Lede, Issue #40: An Interview With Dana Rohrabacher, Social Identity Theory, Voting for Former Felons, and More
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The Edit, Episode #12: A Conversation About Kevin de León's Run for the U.S. Senate
On the latest episode of Pacific Standard's podcast about how our stories are made, we talk with editorial fellow Jack Herrera about California's mid-term Senate race.
PS Picks: The Hipster Coffee Shop
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Dispatches: The Power of Investigative Journalism
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
Dispatches: Five Essential Reads From the Past Week
A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from an interview about news consumption habits to a feature story on how gerrymandering amplified the interests of the right.
The Lede, Issue #39: Understanding Gerrymandering, Music in Prison, the Hipster Coffee Shop, and More
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PS Picks: The Endless Complexity of r/relationships
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Dispatches: Santa Barbarans Rally Against Efforts to Expand Fracking in California
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
Dispatches: Five Essential Reads From the Past Week
A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from an investigation into Nike's control over the University of Oregon to a profile of Canada's Desmond Cole.