Drug Overdoses Are Depressing the Entire Country’s Life Expectancy
The U.S. has gotten better at saving people with heart disease, cancer, and strokes, but early drug overdose, Alziehmer's, and suicide deaths are increasing.
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Confiscate Guns, Save Lives
Laws prohibiting domestic abusers from possessing firearms are ineffective at reducing the rate of domestic-abuse-related homicides. Strong enforcement mechanisms are essential.
Viewfinder: Remnants of a Market Fire in Côte d’Ivoire
A man takes photos with a mobile phone as sellers walk through debris in a market after a fire devastated the building overnight on September 18th, 2017, in the Abobo neighborhood of Abidjan.
Black-White Wage Gap Grows as Americans Remain in Denial
Three new studies suggest racial economic inequality remains robust, despite the skewed views of many Americans.
Who is More Anti-Science: Conservatives or Liberals?
It turns out we all have at least one thing in common.
Viewfinder: Oktoberfest in Munich
Bands in traditional uniforms march in a costume parade on the second day of the 2017 Oktoberfest beer fest on September 17th, 2017, in Munich, Germany.
The Week in Photos: From Pope Francis in Colombia to a Pro-Independence Rally in Barcelona
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
The Covert Sexism of Sports News
Sports commentators have abandoned the practice of sexually objectifying female athletes on air for more covert forms of sexism.
Medical Students Benefit From Studying Visual Art
New research finds observational skills learned at the museum can be easily applied to clinical work.
Viewfinder: Launching a Troubled Independence Referendum in Spain
President of Catalonia Carles Puigdemont arrives at a meeting to launch the self-determination referendum campaign on September 14th, 2017, in Tarragona, Spain.