News in Brief ‘Get Out’ is a Welcome Rejection of the White Savior In Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, the victims are black—and so are the heroes. Brandon Tensley
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News in Brief This Chart Shows How the Safety Net Helps Working-Class White Americans Cuts to the safety net could be bad news for Trump’s base. By Dwyer Gunn Earlier today, Congress… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Meet the Photographer Behind Our National Magazine Award-Winning Photo Essay “My aim was to show these people are human beings,” says National Magazine Award-winning Francesco Zizola. By Francie… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief How Wearing a Police Uniform Alters One’s Perceptions New research puts a sartorial spin on the psychology of profiling. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Backpage Saga: A Symbol Goes on Trial, a Woman Goes to Jail The night before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations hearing on Backpage, the word “CENSORED” appeared on the… Melissa Gira Grant