Viewfinder: Celebrating Independence Day in D.C.
People wait on the Lincoln Memorial for fireworks to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, 2017, in Washington, D.C.
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Viewfinder: Kicking Off Wimbledon 2017
Danil Medvedev of Russia serves during the Gentlemen's Singles first round match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day one of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.
Middle School Ethnic Diversity Benefits All Students
New research finds students at schools lacking a dominant ethnic group feel safer and less lonely.
Viewfinder: Thousands Protest the G20 Summit in Germany
Performers wearing masks of world leaders hold a placard reading: "Better Off Equal! Close the Gap Between Rich and Poor" during a demonstration called by several non-governmental organizations ahead of the G20 summit in Hamburg on July 2nd, 2017.
The Week in Photos: From the New York Subway to Ramadan in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
What America’s Favorite Gun Researcher Gets Wrong About Firearms and Crime
A new study thoroughly debunks an age-old theory that more guns in the hands of private citizens means less crime.
Inequality Is Bad for Your Health
People who feel they are treated unfairly have physiological markers of elevated stress.
Viewfinder: Crowded Subway Rides in New York City
Passengers ride a Metropolitan Transportation Authority subway on June 29th, 2017, in New York City.
Climate Change in America Will Help the North but Slam the South
Overall, climate change's small gains won't be enough to offset its harms.
Higher IQ Means Longer Life
A new study finds lower mortality rates among highly intelligent people—a link that continues well into old age.