Violence
Sudan’s civil war: A visual guide to the brutal conflict
Sudan’s civil war: A visual guide to the brutal conflict Sudan’s civil war has been ongoing for over 2.5 years, displacing millions and killing over 150,000 people, making it one of the deadliest conflicts in the world today. The conflict involves two main warring parties: the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces […]
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West Bank violence is soaring, fueled by a capitulation of Israeli institutions to settlers’ interests
West Bank violence is soaring, fueled by a capitulation of Israeli institutions to settlers’ interests Settler violence in the West Bank has escalated dramatically, with over 3,200 Palestinians forcibly displaced by settler violence and movement restrictions since October 2023. The Israeli government’s capitulation to settlers’ interests has led to a transformation within Israel’s state institutions, […]
🏛️ Politics
How crime in Brazil drags down the economy and heaps economic pain on the nation’s poor
How crime in Brazil drags down the economy and heaps economic pain on the nation’s poor Brazil’s “criminal economy” is estimated to cost around $239 billion to $275 billion annually, or 12% to 14% of Brazil’s GDP, with a significant portion attributed to contraband, tax evasion, and environmental crime. The true cost of violence in […]
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Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows
Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows A new study found that exposure to neighborhood violence in Denver leads some teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier than their peers. The study, which analyzed data from over 1,100 Latino and African American teens, found that […]
🏥 Health
White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide
White nationalism fuels tolerance for political violence nationwide White nationalism has become a significant driver of support for political violence in the United States, posing a substantial danger to the country’s political stability. The study found that nearly half of respondents believed violence would be justified if the government violated citizens’ rights or committed unlawful […]
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‘Only death can protect us’: How the folk saint La Santa Muerte reflects violence in Mexico
‘Only death can protect us’: How the folk saint La Santa Muerte reflects violence in Mexico La Santa Muerte, a female folk saint, has gained popularity across Mexico and the Americas since her appearance on a street altar in 2001, personifying death and offering protection to those who feel abandoned by government and church institutions. […]
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Trump’s anti-Venezuela actions lack strategy, justifiable targets and legal authorization
Trump’s anti-Venezuela actions lack strategy, justifiable targets and legal authorization President Trump’s administration has carried out military strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, killing 43 people and destroying alleged drug smuggling vessels, but lacks a clear strategy or legal authorization for the actions. The strikes have been criticized as extrajudicial killings, […]
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Far fewer Americans support political violence than recent polls suggest
Far fewer Americans support political violence than recent polls suggest A recent surge in reported support for political violence in the US may be due to confusion about survey questions rather than actual support, according to a researcher’s study. The researcher used AI interviewing system to ask respondents about their views on political violence and […]
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Violent acts in houses of worship are rare but deadly – here’s what the data shows
Violent acts in houses of worship are rare but deadly – here’s what the data shows A database of nearly 25 years of incidents records 379 violent acts at religious congregations and community centers across the United States, resulting in 487 deaths. About 7 in 10 incidents involved firearms, accounting for three-quarters of the deaths, […]
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Moral panics intensify social divisions and can lead to political violence
Moral panics intensify social divisions and can lead to political violence Moral panics can intensify social divisions and lead to political violence, as seen in recent high-profile incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The concept of moral panics involves a societal epidemic of disproportionate fear of real or perceived threats, often leading to […]
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