Violence

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The tragic story of LaVena Johnson
More disturbing evidence that women in the military sometimes face more danger from their fellow soldiers than from their enemies.
Supreme Court gun ruling could backfire
John McCain used the high court's decision to blast away at Barack Obama -- but it could make Obama's campaign more bulletproof.
Flagging America's racial divide
An infamous 1976 photo captured a violent encounter between white Bostonians and a black lawyer during an anti-busing rally. A new book explains why this image continues to haunt and define us.
The Dalai Lama's moment of truth
His Holiness struggles to defuse mounting violence between Tibet and China.
"I would make filling the stomach of the people my utmost priority"
Report: Without improvement of conditions for women and families, peace in Iraq will remain "perilously out of reach."
Running for their lives
Kenya's long-distance runners are moving targets in a recent outburst of ethnic violence -- two have been murdered and many more fear death.
Rape on the rise in Kenya
Women and girls -- and men and boys -- under attack in violent "culture of impunity."
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Sean Taylor killing: A grief counselor talks about how teammates and fans can gain "control" after a senseless tragedy.
What's so funny about abusive girlfriends?
News about women's role in domestic violence inspires comedy, as well as cries in defense of men.
Pit bulls are innocent
State proposals to ban pit bulls reflect society's worst fears and prejudices. As the Michael Vick scandal has made clear, it is humans and not the dogs who are the criminals.
Her sexy T-shirt says "Kitty Not Happy" -- is that OK at work?
I know this young woman has problems at home, but I think she might need a good slapping!
Why women stay with abusers
A new book argues abusers employ the same type of "coercive control" used on kidnap victims and slaves.
Native American victims of violence
Amnesty International: Women on reservations have huge levels of assault, little access to recourse.
I heart Bob Herbert
The columnist covers sexism in the NYPD and the misogyny of violence. All in a week's work.
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
How the trivial world of sports matters, even in the wake of a tragedy like the Virginia Tech massacre.
My dad threatened to shoot us all and chop us into pieces
I'm not sure how much filial devotion I owe my father, now that he's talking about buying a rifle.
A fellow law student broke my nose and joked about it on Facebook
I am humiliated and outraged and don't know what to do.
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
The real culprit behind brawls like Saturday's in New York is childish whining about running up the score.
Pentagon reports Iraq violence at highest level
The weekly average of attacks in Iraq over the past four months is worse than at any point since the transfer of sovereignty, Congress was told today.
What else we're reading
Madonna in Malawi, the war on children, cat poop affects babies' sex and more!
U.K. to outlaw violent porn after woman's death
Critics argue that the U.K.'s criminalization of violent porn does more harm than good.
Streets of ire
This summer, cities across the U.S. have reported frightening surges in youth violence. After a decade-long reprieve, what's gone wrong?
All unquiet on the eastern front
With Afghans enraged by a worsening security situation and the West's failure to improve their lives, Afghanistan is in danger of falling back into violent chaos.
Campus cruelties
At Duke a decade ago, I got a glimpse of ugly male pack behavior I've never forgotten. Now I wonder about what my own small boys might do.
Girls haven't gone that bad
And if they have, it's not the fault of feminism.
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