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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.; Kate Harding Jun 27, 2008
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.; By Mike Madden Jun 27, 2008
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.; By Louis Bayard Apr 28, 2008
The Dalai Lama's moment of truth: His Holiness struggles to defuse mounting violence between Tibet and China.; By Erich Follath and Wieland Wagner Mar 24, 2008
"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."; Lynn Harris Mar 4, 2008
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.; By Thilo Thielke Feb 14, 2008
Rape on the rise in Kenya: Women and girls -- and men and boys -- under attack in violent "culture of impunity."; Lynn Harris Jan 23, 2008
King Kaufman's Sports Daily: Sean Taylor killing: A grief counselor talks about how teammates and fans can gain "control" after a senseless tragedy.; By King Kaufman Nov 28, 2007
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.; Carol Lloyd Oct 25, 2007
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.; By Ken Foster Aug 20, 2007
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!; By Cary Tennis Jun 14, 2007
Why women stay with abusers: A new book argues abusers employ the same type of "coercive control" used on kidnap victims and slaves.; Carol Lloyd Jun 11, 2007
Native American victims of violence: Amnesty International: Women on reservations have huge levels of assault, little access to recourse.; Lynn Harris Apr 25, 2007
I heart Bob Herbert: The columnist covers sexism in the NYPD and the misogyny of violence. All in a week's work.; Tracy Clark-Flory Apr 23, 2007
King Kaufman's Sports Daily: How the trivial world of sports matters, even in the wake of a tragedy like the Virginia Tech massacre.; Apr 17, 2007
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.; By Cary Tennis Apr 4, 2007
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.; By Cary Tennis Mar 30, 2007
King Kaufman's Sports Daily: The real culprit behind brawls like Saturday's in New York is childish whining about running up the score.; Dec 19, 2006
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.; Alex Koppelman Dec 18, 2006
What else we're reading: Madonna in Malawi, the war on children, cat poop affects babies' sex and more!; Carol Lloyd Oct 12, 2006
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.; Tracy Clark-Flory Sep 1, 2006
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?; By Sarah Karnasiewicz Aug 25, 2006
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.; By Mitchell Prothero Jun 14, 2006
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.; By Erin Sullivan May 1, 2006
Girls haven't gone that bad: And if they have, it's not the fault of feminism.; Lynn Harris Nov 2, 2005

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