The Week in Photos: From a Mexican Border Wall Protest to an Irish Star Wars Festival
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Border Wall
'Construye Ese Muro!': Una Historia Local
Este artículo trata sobre cómo la política y el miedo, en lugar de los riesgos cotidianos y las realidades de la vida en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, han moldeado históricamente las políticas fronterizas.
Taking Freedom: 'Build That Wall!': A Local History
On how politics and fear, rather than the day-to-day risks and realities of life at the U.S.-Mexico border, have historically shaped border policies.
The Immigration Stalemate Between the White House and Congressional Democrats Continues
The White House and congressional Democrats rejected each other's proposals over the weekend.
Kickbacks, Corruption, and a Texas Border Wall
How one Texas family allegedly made millions off the construction of a border fence funded by the Department of Homeland Security.
Vendors Chosen to Build Border Wall Prototypes
Customs and Border Patrol has selected four companies to build prototypes of a concrete-based wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump Doubles Down on Claim Mexico Will Pay for Border Wall
The remarks came on the tail end of a tense volley between Trump and the Mexican government.
Letter From the Editor: Concrete Results
Introducing Pacific Standard's August/September 2017 issue.
Border Agency to Kick Off Building Trump's Wall Through a National Wildlife Refuge in Texas
Construction on the wall was not expected to begin until January.