Viewfinder: Surfing for Sport in Cornwall
People gather on Fistral beach as surfers compete in a heat of the World Surf League Boardmasters Quicksilver Open at the annual Boardmasters festival on August 9th, 2017, in Cornwall, England.
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Viewfinder: Migrants Wait Near the French Border
Migrants walk next to the Roya River on August 8th, 2017, in Ventimiglia, close to the French border.
The Hidden Conflicts Within Trump’s Deregulation Teams
More possible conflicts of interest emerge among appointees as Democrats in Congress demand greater transparency from the White House.
Viewfinder: Celebrating 70 Years of the World’s Largest Arts Festival
Edinburgh Festival Fringe entertainers perform on the Royal Mile on August 7th, 2017, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Corporate Incentives Make Insurers Favor Pushing Brand-Name Drugs Over Cheaper Generics
Out of public view, corporations are cutting deals that give consumers little choice but to buy brand-name drugs—and sometimes pay more at the pharmacy counter than they would for generics.
The Week in Photos: From Campaigning in Rwanda to Beach Volleyball in Dubai
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
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.
Viewfinder: Beach Volleyball in Dubai
People play beach volleyball at Jumeirah Beach on August 3rd, 2017, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Private Accreditors Are Under No Obligation to Release Their Hospital Inspection Reports
Reversing course, federal health officials withdrew a proposal that would have required private accrediting organizations to publicly release reports of problems they found in health-care facilities.
Viewfinder: Sloganeering Against the Islamic State in Herat
Afghan protesters shout against the Islamic State group following a mosque attack that killed 33 people in Herat on August 2nd, 2017.