Viewfinder: A Parliamentary Session in Athens
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras gestures as he delivers a speech during a parliamentary session in Athens on December 19th, 2017.
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What Doug Jones Needs to Do for Black Voters
Nearly unanimous support from African-American voters gave him a Senate seat—now he needs to fight for the issues that affect them.
The House Paid Out $115,000 in Sexual Harassment Settlements Over Four Years
The data was compiled by the Office of Compliance, which is tasked with handling workplace disputes for Congress.
Viewfinder: Praying for Victims of a Suicide Attack in Pakistan
Pakistani Christians take part in a service at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on December 18th, 2017, for the victims of a suicide attack on a church the day prior.
A Former Jill Stein Staffer Says the Senate’s Russia Investigation Committee Is Now Looking Into Her Campaign
Campaign employees reportedly used a personal cell phone to facilitate multiple appearances for Stein on RT News.
Even Chimps Want to See Justice Served
Chimpanzees and children as young as six will pay to see offenders punished, suggesting justice-seeking behavior in humans has deep evolutionary roots.
Viewfinder: Christmas Celebrations in Tokyo
Bystanders admire a Christmas display along the Meguro River in Tokyo, Japan, on December 17th, 2017.
The Week in Photos: Wildfire Smoke in Ojai and Currency Exchanges in Venezuela
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Social Media Use Is Linked to a Fear of Crime
New research raises the possibility that the more time we spend on Facebook and Twitter, the less safe we feel.
Viewfinder: An Anti-Military Protest in Mexico City
A demonstrator shouts slogans in front of the Senate building during a protest against the potential approval of an internal security law that would allow the army to act as police, in Mexico City, on December 14th, 2017.