Tag: violence
What makes American society so violent?
These stories explore how violence permeates different aspects of American society.
Donald Trump’s addiction to violence
The president has normalized violence by emboldening the idea that it is the only viable political response to social problems.
Profit maximization is easy: Invest in violence
More violence leads to more fear making it easier to gain greater social control to inflict more violence….
Making America meaner
A president contributes to setting the norms of our society. Trump is setting them at a new low.
Truth or delusion?
Living the truth on a daily basis is a tough road. And it will never come without cost. But living in the comfort of delusion, rather than taking action, is the path of cowards.
International collaboration to end violence
Can we do it? If we do not try, we will never know.
Trump declares April a month of action on sexual assault
“This includes supporting victims, preventing future abuse, and prosecuting offenders to the full extent of the law,” a statement from the White House read.
Mass shootings still happen all the time, so why does the...
One way to address the madness is for the press to see the country’s gun violence for what it is – a uniquely American epidemic.
Ending gender-based violence key to health and well-being
While more evidence on preventing violence and supporting survivors is needed, the time for action is now.
Resisting Donald Trump’s violence strategically
Donald Trump has formidable institutional power at his disposal and he and his officials will use it to inflict enormous damage on us and our world in the months ahead.
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