Trump’s Child Separation Policy Will Scar Migrant Children Forever
There are immediate health impacts of a prolonged border detention—and those effects can last a lifetime.
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The Roots of Trump’s Deportation Policy
The bureaucratic machinery pulling families apart was built long before the sitting president assumed office.
How Hillary Clinton’s Loss Hurt Women in the Workplace
In the wake of her defeat, women were viewed as less likely to get promoted, according to new research.
What Health Ad Researchers Think About the White House’s New Anti-Opioid Campaign
The ads capture attention and may help spread awareness. But will they change how anyone acts?
How a Local Surf Break Became the Last Bastion of Old San Francisco
Fort Point, a novelty wave located underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, is a flash point in the ongoing struggle surrounding gentrification in the Bay Area.
Inside the Effort to Bring Haitian Religious Leaders to the Forefront of Social Activism
In New York City, Haitian community leaders are attempting to change the script when it comes to the church's influence on social justice issues.
Key Takeaways From the House’s ‘Compromise’ Immigration Bill
The Republican proposal would end family separation at the border.
The Trump Administration Will Build a ‘Tent City’ to House Migrant Children
This temporary housing in a rural patch of West Texas will hold the seized immigrant children that cannot fit in existing shelters.
Afghan Children Face a Perilous Existence in Iran
Afghan children are often forced to work in the black market, where they can be exposed to physical and sexual abuse, drug addiction, and deportation.
A Family Lawyer on the Challenges Facing Domestic Violence Survivors Seeking a Divorce
Pacific Standard spoke with Kara Bellew, a partner at a matrimonial and family law firm, about the best route for survivors to seek a divorce, and how abusers are able to manipulate the legal system.