Broadly Violence
Duke University Opens New Program for Male Feminists
The Duke Men's Project aims to "interrogate male privilege" and destruct "toxic masculinity."
US Sailor Accused of Stabbing Transgender Woman 119 Times
Dee Whigham was brutally murdered in July, 2016, but the true extremity of the violence committed against her was just revealed this week. The Navy seaman accused of killing Whigham was on active duty as of the end of July, and police believe the two...
Public Outcry in Turkey After Trans Activist Raped and Burned to Death
Following the horrific news of Turkish trans activist Hande Kader's rape and murder, hundreds took to the streets to protest. We talked to those fighting for LGBT equality in Turkey about the state of violence against trans people in the country.
Peru Prepares for Protests as Outrage Over Violence Against Women Grows
In response to two separate cases of domestic violence graphically detailed in the media, Peruvian women will take to the streets this weekend to protest the culture of violence against women in the country. We spoke to some of the women organizing the...
Queer Teens Facing 'Unacceptable' Levels of Physical and Sexual Violence
A survey released this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that teens who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual are significantly more at risk for violence and depression than their straight peers.
We Asked Olympic Officials How They’re Handling Sexual Assault Claims
After a second Olympian was arrested for sexual assault of an Olympic Village employee this week, we reached out to the International Olympic Committee to find out what they are doing to keep athletes and workers safe from sexual violence.
How Rejection Turns Men Violent
Last week, after 18-year-old Jakob Wagner was dumped by his girlfriend, he opened fire at his high school prom. We spoke with an expert on masculinity to find out why failed romance sometimes drives men to violence.
The Murder of Keisha Jenkins and the Violent Reality for Trans Women of Color
On October 6th, Keisha Jenkins was murdered near Old York Road. I went to Philadelphia to investigate her life, her death and the lives of other trans women of color fighting for survival.
It's Still Legal for a Man to Rape His Wife in India
Despite the strides recently made around sexual assault in India, for women, their wedding day is the day they permanently sign over their ability to consent.
Media Outlets Falsely Report Lebanese Journalist Was Attacked During Protests
Earlier this week, the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation reported that journalist Nada Andraos Aziz was attacked by protesters in Beirut. She later said the protesters were protecting her.