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The House voted to raise the federal minimum wage, but the bill will face opposition in the Republican-controlled Senate.

But even in "low-discrimination countries," white applicants still fare better in job interviews, according to new research.

An innovative new study suggests that the benefits of employment should be shared widely, even in a future where jobs are scarce.

This new leadership position will work with the executive director to develop and implement the long-term marketing and donor communications strategy for our award-winning magazine.

New research finds that high self-regard can come across as competence to potential employers.

New research finds that the boons of union membership can extend beyond wages and benefits.

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, a mariachi band performs on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 3rd, 2019, in New York City.

Pacific Standard is looking for a part-time contract editor to help us expand and elevate the profile of our books and culture coverage.

The marijuana sector is growing, the Texas Senate plans for the next Hurricane Harvey, and some pets still need homes four months after the Camp Fire.

The AI debate has tended to center on men, but research shows that women make up 58 percent of the workers at the highest risk of job loss due to automation.

Pacific Standard is looking for a beat reporter to write daily coverage and reported features from our Santa Barbara or Washington, D.C., offices.

Pacific Standard is looking for an investigative reporter to report and write ambitious accountability journalism.

This new hire will oversee our social media outreach and help build a deeper relationship with our audience.

A mismatch between the numbers of jobs and the number of job seekers in a neighborhood doesn't only hurt workers. It hinders the labor market too.

One humble way to reduce carbon pollution has been gathering steam in red and blue states alike: energy efficiency.

Pacific Standard is looking for a research editor to lead our fact-checking operations and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of our content.

The Green New Deal that some Democrats are now championing is unlike anything this country has ever done before. But scientists have been studying policies like these for decades, and their research can tell us a bit about what might happen should we pass this sweeping new vision for climate action and economic equality.

Many Americans still desperately need good jobs. Among the fixes gaining traction at the moment, particularly on the left, is the idea of a federal jobs guarantee.

An employee at the job center in the city of Rostock, Germany, inspects candidates for a position at the center's Santa Claus agency on December 11th, 2018.

New research finds that people from communities that weren't close to a road were more skeptical about the prospect of a new one.

Polling is mixed on whether voters place much importance on the economy's performance.

Pacific Standard is looking for an experienced product manager—or an editorial leader with a background in Web development—to oversee the magazine's look and feel online.

Officials from the tribe worry about the economic impacts of closing the Navajo Generating Station, but water conservationists are pushing for the region to move on.

Retail, construction, and health care post particularly strong employment gains.