What would have happened on that hot August afternoon had a social worker come upon Michael Brown on Canfield Avenue? What if a
Category: Crime/Violence
Men get raped, too, but no one talks about it
I recently administered a survey to a group of students at Truman University on the topic of sexual assault. The results showed that most
The Klan and Ferguson: Who didn’t see this coming?
A few day ago many sources reported on the efforts of the Missouri KKK to get in on the Ferguson action. The white-robed bubba
An honest way to prevent unrest in Ferguson: Do the right thing
There is justifiable concern about an outbreak of violence in Ferguson once the Grand Jury announces whether or not it is issuing an indictment
Male rape: Not funny
We all know rape isn’t funny. Obviously, it’s a very serious subject. Obviously. It can cause serious, irreversible permanent physical and psychological damage. So
Are we on the brink of a social revolution? I hope so.
America continues to make international headlines as the world watches racial tensions repeatedly reaching the breaking point after the killing of an unarmed African-American:
Infographic: Evolution of riot gear
Most of us have seen the pictures of the riots from Ferguson, Missouri this past weekend. One of the most startling aspects of the
“I can buy a firearm, but I can’t get assistance to buy a sandwich”
In a move that demonstrates a small—and too rare—step toward common sense in lawmaking, Missouri has rescinded [mostly] an 18-year-old law that banned people
Gun violence: We’ve abdicated our power to stop the madness
For most of us, safety is something we take for granted. We assume that, after a day at work or leisure, the people we
George Will is so wrong about rape
It’s hard enough to come to terms with sexual assault—the inevitable cycle of self-blame, self-loathing, abhorrence for the attacker, fear and paranoia, nagging doubts,