Violence Is in the Air

A new study shows that the rate of violent crime increases with the level of smog.

Michelle Chen

The Astros Fire Brandon Taubman, but the Real Problem Remains

His sacking doesn’t change the fact that the Houston Astros slandered a reporter for doing her job.

Dave Zirin

The Houston Astros Don’t Care About Domestic Violence

Astros Assistant General Manager Brandon Taubman taunted women reporters about domestic violence. Instead of apologizing, the team doubled down.

Dave Zirin

An Ugly End to the Antonio Brown Saga

A player accused of sexual assault leaves the NFL with a tweetstorm pointing out the league’s rampant hypocrisy. 

Dave Zirin

What to Celebrate—and Mourn—This International Women’s Day

Over the last year, women’s rights took one step back, and two steps forward.

Katha Pollitt

They’re Refugees, Fleeing Gang Violence and Domestic Abuse. Why Won’t the Trump Administration Let Them In?

How one immigration case has led to a major impact on asylum claims.

Laura Gottesdiener and John Washington

Soccer and Domestic Violence: When the Beautiful Game Turns Ugly

In Colombia, cases of intimate-partner violence against women rose by 33 percent during the past two World Cups.

Miguel Salazar

‘A Border Control Official Sexually Abused Me’

Aura Hernández fled to the US seeking safety. Instead, she encountered threats, harassment, and assault.

Laura Gottesdiener, Malav Kanuga and Cinthya Santos Briones

The White House Is Appointing Anti-Woman Judges

Counsel Don McGahn is giving a pass to nominees with terrible records on sexual violence and harassment.

Nan Aron

Trump on Domestic Violence

Calvin Trillin