News in Brief Viewfinder: A Camel in Qatar A camel is seen in a desert area on the Qatari side of the Abu Samrah border crossing between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, on June 20th, 2017. Pacific Standard Staff
Education Attractive Students Get Higher Grades New research finds the well-established beauty benefit applies to college courses. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Viewfinder: Newly Naturalized Citizens of the U.S. A newly naturalized citizen holds a U.S. flag after being sworn in as an American citizen during a naturalization ceremony on June 19th, 2017, in San Francisco, California. Pacific Standard Staff
Economics How High Unemployment Harms the Next Generation New research finds high jobless rates raise adolescents' stress levels, making it less likely they enroll in college. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Viewfinder: Condolences in Germany German Chancellor Angela Merkel writes in a condolences book for former chancellor Helmut Kohl on June 18th, 2017, in Berlin, Germany. Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Week in Photos: From Ramadan Fasting in Syria to a Pride Parade in California A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature. Pacific Standard Staff
Social Justice Rural Jails Impair Efforts to Reduce Mass Incarceration A new report finds that rural jails buck the trend of declining inmate populations. Kate Wheeling
Economics You’re a Brand-Damaging Old Flag Researchers find Americans react negatively when Old Glory is used to sell merchandise. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Viewfinder: A Moment of Silence in West London People light candles as they observe a vigil outside Notting hill Methodist Church following the blaze at Grenfell Tower. Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Skewed Ethical Universe of the Terrorist New research finds their moral reasoning resembles that of certain dementia victims. Tom Jacobs