Domestic violence

Zephyr Teachout

Progressive Women Are Running for Office All Over the Country Progressive Women Are Running for Office All Over the Country

The anti-Trump candidacies of Teachout, Jayapal, and Flores should serve as a reminder that, as important as the presidency is, the White House is not the only thing at stake in 20...

May 24, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Can Restorative Justice Change the Way Schools Handle Sexual Assault? Can Restorative Justice Change the Way Schools Handle Sexual Assault?

Students and schools are exploring its promise and challenges.

Apr 14, 2016 / StudentNation / Alexandra Brodsky

Survivors of Domestic Violence Deserve Clemency, Not Prison Cells

Survivors of Domestic Violence Deserve Clemency, Not Prison Cells Survivors of Domestic Violence Deserve Clemency, Not Prison Cells

Governor Andrew Cuomo just made an historic pledge to grant clemency to thousands of former nonviolent youthful offenders—what about women who committed violence in order to live?

Dec 21, 2015 / Victoria Law

Former Minnesota Vikings receiver Cris Carter

Cris Carter: The Fall Guy Cris Carter: The Fall Guy

Comments by Cris Carter that NFL players need a “fall guy” to take the blame for crimes aren’t just shocking. They reflect a broader culture of scapegoating in the league.

Aug 25, 2015 / Dave Zirin

How Much Does Domestic Abuse Cost Its Survivors?

How Much Does Domestic Abuse Cost Its Survivors? How Much Does Domestic Abuse Cost Its Survivors?

Underfunded, poorly designed systems of support are leaving survivors with instability over a lifetime.

Apr 6, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Chen

Spreading Feminism Far and Wide

Spreading Feminism Far and Wide Spreading Feminism Far and Wide

Straight talk about essentialism, sexism, leaning in and speaking out.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Betsy Reed and Katha Pollitt

Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign

Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign Open Letter to Roger Goodell: It’s Time to Resign

In order to seriously address the issues that plague the NFL, new leadership is required.

Feb 2, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin

A-Rod and Ray Rice: If They Go Down, Let Them Not Be Alone

A-Rod and Ray Rice: If They Go Down, Let Them Not Be Alone A-Rod and Ray Rice: If They Go Down, Let Them Not Be Alone

People in power want these athletes to go away precisely because their own moral failings signal a far deeper rot.

Nov 6, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

The Missing Women of Afghanistan

The Missing Women of Afghanistan The Missing Women of Afghanistan

After 13 Years of war, Afghan women are still fighting for basic human rights.

Oct 30, 2014 / Ann Jones

Is Corporal Punishment a Form of Domestic Violence?

Is Corporal Punishment a Form of Domestic Violence? Is Corporal Punishment a Form of Domestic Violence?

Americans widely accept the use of corporal punishment, but its effects are damaging.

Sep 23, 2014 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry

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