Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Tag: aggression

What makes American society so violent?

These stories explore how violence permeates different aspects of American society.

Yes to Assertive, No to Aggressive

“We are humans—we have great big brains that are hard-wired for all possible responses, from violent to nonviolent, which makes us the unique species neurologically capable of infinite, illimitable choice. Let’s be wise about it.”

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Will ambushed voters be so repulsed by MAGA’s war against America—systemic reform looks good?

Could tycoons not do any better than the farcical, dishonest Keystone Kops klutzes—Trump, Vance, Hegseth, Patel, Noem, Bondi, Ludnick and RFK Jr.?

Wikipedia founders face backlash over push to rewrite ‘Gaza genocide’ entry

More than 40 advocacy groups accuse Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger of attempting censorship and genocide denial amid mounting political pressure and internal disputes over neutrality.

Trump has created speech and thought crimes with NSPM-7 and Pam Bondi is ready...

How NSPM-7 and a DOJ directive lay the groundwork for criminalizing dissent and protected speech

Progressives push War Powers votes to block Trump escalation in Venezuela

As floor votes approach, lawmakers cite tanker seizures, strike threats, and constitutional limits to argue Congress must stop unauthorized hostilities.