Viewfinder: Protesting Police Brutality at an Officer’s Trial in Chicago
A demonstrator holds an American flag emblazoned with the names of victims who were fatally wounded by police officers.
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Tracing the History of Regional Speech in Chicago and Pittsburgh
How shifting economies, demographics, and provincial neighborhoods shaped the well-known accents of many Midwestern cities.
Jeff Sessions Claims the ACLU Caused a Spike in Chicago Homicides—Here’s Why He’s Wrong
The research the attorney general drew his conclusions from had some serious flaws.
The Edit, Episode #9: A Conversation About Climate Justice and Vulnerable Communities
On the latest episode of Pacific Standard's podcast about how our stories are made, contributing writer Sophie Yeo discusses the impact of climate change litigation.
Solitary Confinement Is on the Rise in a Chicago Juvenile Detention Center
Many states have banned or severely limited solitary confinement for juveniles because of its negative impact on youth. But Chicago's Cook County detention system has gone in the other direction.
Chicago Police Department Fails to Flag People Considered Mentally Unfit to Carry a Gun
In a city that has continually pushed for stricter gun laws, the Chicago Police Department has routinely failed to flag people whom it considers mentally unfit to legally carry a gun.
How Chicago’s Mexican Immigrants Are Fighting Toxic Air Pollution
In 2012, Little Village residents helped shut down a coal plant. Now, a redevelopment company plans to build a distribution center in its place, bringing more dirty trucks to the neighborhood.
What Caused Chicago’s Spike in Violent Crime?
A new study suggests the so-called ACLU effect might be to blame.
In Chicago, Black Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Are Dropping Dramatically
While other major U.S. cities see the disparity in outcomes between black and white women battling breast cancer grow, a unique program in Chicago has reversed the trend.
Chicago’s Murder Problem Could Be Worse
The city has reputation for violence, but without some of the best trauma centers the situation could be much worse.