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Over 100 drug reform advocates, former addicts, and family members who have lost loved ones to drugs participate in a New Orleans-style funeral march to demand action on Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st, 2017, in New York City. Thousands of Americans have died from overdoses as an opioid epidemic sweeps across the nation. The New York march, which included the Demolition Brass Band and demanded the immediate expansion of existing community overdose prevention services, concluded at the city morgue.

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Viewfinder: Marching on Overdose Awareness Day in New York City

Over 100 drug reform advocates, former addicts, and family members who have lost loved ones to drugs participate in a New Orleans-style funeral march to demand action on Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st, 2017, in New York City.

Pacific Standard Staff

The shadow of France's Jeremy Chardy is seen against France's Gael Monfils during their Qualifying Men's Singles match at the 2017 U.S. Open Tennis Tournament on August 29th, 2017, in New York.

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Viewfinder: Serving Under the Sun at the U.S. Open Qualifiers

The shadow of France's Jeremy Chardy is seen at the 2017 U.S. Open Tennis Tournament on August 29th, 2017, in New York.

Pacific Standard Staff

People attend a candlelight vigil for victims of drug addiction on August 24th, 2017, in the borough of Staten Island in New York City. Dozens of Staten Island residents attended the evening vigil which celebrated the lives and gave remembrance to those that have died from drug addiction.

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Viewfinder: A Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Drug Addiction in New York

People attend a candlelight vigil for victims of drug addiction on August 24th, 2017, in the borough of Staten Island in New York City.

Pacific Standard Staff

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Westchester County’s Ongoing Failure to Support Integrated Housing

The Trump administration ended a years-long battle over fair housing, but the promise to end segregation was broken long before that.

Joaquin Sapien

A man dressed as Elmo drinks to keep hydrated at Times Square during a sunny day as hot temperatures continue in New York on July 21st, 2017.

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The Week in Photos: From Campaign Rallies in Dili to Heat Waves in New York

A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.

Pacific Standard Staff

A father lures his child along with an iPhone during warm-ups before babies race in the NYC Triathlon's annual Diaper Derby on July 14th, 2017, in New York City.

News in Brief

The Week in Photos: From a Confederate Flag Rally in South Carolina to a Baby Race in New York

A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.

Pacific Standard Staff

Economics

Trump Transferred Wealth to His Son Eric, Avoiding the Accompanying Taxes

These transactions illustrate the unique advantages that real estate developers like Trump have when passing down valuable assets between generations.

Derek Kravitz, Cezary Podkul & Will Parker