Viewfinder: May Day in Chile
A Chilean demonstrator clashes with riot police during a May Day rally in Santiago, Chile, on May 1st, 2019.
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Trump’s Tax Plan Provided Massive Tax Breaks to the Oil Industry
A new report highlights the tax benefits of 60 of the largest American corporations.
Trump Wants to Train Border Patrol to Conduct Asylum Interviews
The new plan could mean more asylum claims will be denied, according to advocates.
Can Cauliflower Be ‘Rice’? Some States Say No.
New state measures are targeting riced vegetable products to protect the rice industry.
We’re Hiring a Contributing Editor for Books and Culture
Pacific Standard is looking for a part-time contract editor to help us expand and elevate the profile of our books and culture coverage.
Viewfinder: Senator Chris Murphy Holds a Press Conference With Fellow Democratic Senators on Protecting Medicaid
United States Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) speaks during a news conference on health care on April 30th, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
What Will Happen If Trump Cancels Work Permits for Asylum Seekers?
A social worker explains how the president's latest memo could affect asylum seekers as they await the outcome of their court proceedings.
A Bill to Honor Paris Agreement Goals Could Be the First Climate Legislation to Pass the House This Year
Though the vote is expected to be along party lines, the bill is more likely to gain the support of some Republicans than previous climate legislation.
Youth Suicides Spiked Following the Release of ’13 Reasons Why’
A new study suggests that public-health concerns over the popular Netflix series were justified.
Viewfinder: Protests in Hong Kong
Tens of thousands marched against the territory's proposed extradition law, which would allow the transfer of crime suspects to mainland China for trial.