Violence

‘American Psycho’ perfectly retold through Google Ads

Patrick Bateman would love the Internet.

On Sep 4, 2014 by Miles Klee

How to build a Twitter we can be proud of

Twitter has the ability to be a force for good in the world, but too often it becomes a tool for everyday violence and harassment.

On Jul 28, 2014 by [email protected]

How a simple music video became a community’s response to a tragic shooting

Marcus Haney’s work transcends the timeliness and grim opportunity of the moment.

On Jul 14, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez

Reddit bans infamous forum about beating women

Don’t celebrate yet—the copycats are already popping up.

On Jun 10, 2014 by Fernando Alfonso III

Hashtags can create radical change—but at what cost to their creators?

As the conversation spins dangerously out of control, #YesAllWomen shows that hashtags create a life of their own.

On Jun 2, 2014 by [email protected]

Why encouraging intimacy between men might save lives

To solve America’s masculinity crisis, we need to teach men like Elliot Rodger there’s more than one way to receive affection.

On May 30, 2014 by [email protected]

Passengers cheer as trans women are attacked on public transit in Atlanta

Janell Crosby and Tyra Woods were attacked on an Atlanta MARTA train. No one did anything to stop it. 

On May 30, 2014 by EJ Dickson

We need to recognize Elliot Rodger for what he was—a terrorist

How would the media cover Elliot Rodger if he were a jihadist?

On May 29, 2014 by [email protected]

‘When Women Refuse’: What happens to women who say no to men

A disturbing compilation of news stories about what happens to women who turn down the sexual advances of men like Elliot Rodger.

On May 27, 2014 by EJ Dickson

Crowdfunded report paints sobering picture of anti-transgender violence

This is only the beginning.

On May 16, 2014 by [email protected]

To tackle school bullying, we need to change the conversation

Is our language minimizing the issue?

On May 2, 2014 by [email protected]

NYPD’s #myNYPD hashtag campaign backfires horribly

Good cop, mad cop.

On Apr 22, 2014 by Miles Klee

Japanese mafia look to rebrand with new website, theme song

Needs more flash games.

On Apr 2, 2014 by Miles Klee

Do video games encourage racism?

People have long debated whether video games encourage violent behavior, but what about racism?

On Apr 1, 2014

Shocking footage of South African police brutality surfaces on Facebook

A horrified bystander bears witness to state violence.

On Mar 7, 2014 by Miles Klee