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Domestic Violence

  1. crime
    No End in Sight for Puerto Rico’s Gender Violence EpidemicMonths after the governor declared a state of emergency, nothing has changed.
    By Andrea González-Ramírez
  2. politics
    172 Republicans Voted to Oppose the Violence Against Women ActTheir priorities could not be any clearer.
    By Bridget Read
  3. power
    Rose McGowan Is ‘Disgusted’ by the Marilyn Manson AllegationsMcGowan, who was engaged to Manson for two years, says she “stands with” Evan Rachel Wood and the other women who have come forward.
    By Amanda Arnold
  4. power
    Do ‘Coercive Control’ Laws Really Help Abuse Victims?Legislation that expands the definition of domestic abuse is becoming more widespread, but advocates say this could do more harm than good.
    By Marie Solis
  5. domestic violence
    An NFL Player Allegedly Strangled His Girlfriend Until She Lost ConsciousnessSeahawks lineman Chad Wheeler has been charged with first-degree domestic violence assault, which is a felony.
    By Amanda Arnold
  6. domestic violence
    ‘Oh My God, What If He Finds Me?’Living through the pandemic in domestic violence shelters.
    As told to Irin Carmon
  7. #womensupportingwomen
    Another Empowering Day for IvankaThe president’s daughter joins the #WomenSupportingWomen challenge.
    By Katie Heaney
  8. power
    “He Was the Last Person I Wanted to be Stuck With”Social-distancing is meant to protect the public, but it also supports one of the most obvious tactics for abusers — to isolate partners from support.
    As told to Anna Silman
  9. coronavirus
    France Moves Domestic Abuse Victims Into Hotels Amid Coronavirus LockdownThe government says it will subsidize 20,000 nights of hotel accommodations.
    By Claire Lampen
  10. culture
    Dancing on My Own (to My Abusive Ex’s Voice-mails)When teens bring trauma to TikTok.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  11. art and soul
    This Symbolic Ritual Visualizes the Pain of Domestic Violence“Divine Breath” acknowledges survivors’ trauma, preserving it through art.
    By Savannah Smith
  12. celebrity
    Stacey Dash Was Arrested for Domestic ViolenceThe Clueless actress was taken into custody for 24 hours.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  13. true crime
    A Woman’s Boyfriend Shot Her in the Head, and She Didn’t Realize It for a MonthNicole Gordon thought she’d been in a car crash. A month later, after going to the doctor, she learned the truth.
    By Claire Lampen
  14. misogyny
    Dayton Shooter Took a ‘Rape List’ to School and Made Threats to Women“This isn’t a mystery to me,” said one woman who previously reported him. “I’m furious.”
    By Bridget Read
  15. self
    ‘Did the Physical Violence Ever Lead to Sex?’What Big Little Lies gets right about the complicated dynamics in abusive relationships.
    By Caitlin Moscatello
  16. politics
    There’s a Reason Men Accused of Abuse Keep Working for TrumpPatrick Shanahan would have fit right in at the White House.
    By Sarah Jones
  17. crime
    Hayden Panettiere’s Boyfriend Now Has a Restraining Order Against HimA judge issued a protective order in the wake of an alleged domestic assault.
    By Amanda Arnold
  18. domestic violence
    Pets of Domestic-Violence Victims Will Now Be Protected Under LawOne-third of victims say they had delayed leaving abusive situations because they were worried about their pets’ safety.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  19. amber heard
    Amber Heard on Death Threats: ‘I Had to Change My Phone Number Weekly’In an op-ed for the Washington Post, the actor describes the death threats she received after speaking about domestic abuse.
    By Ella Cerón
  20. the cut on tuesdays
    How It Feels to Survive Being ShotThis week’s episode of The Cut on Tuesdays podcast.
    By the Cut
  21. ethics
    What Really Caused ‘America’s Best Burger Place’ to Shut Down?What the viral Thrillist article about Bar Stanich left out.
    By Amanda Arnold
  22. shootings
    Gunman Killed His Ex-Fiancée and Two Others in Chicago Hospital ShootingHere’s what we know so far.
    By Amanda Arnold
  23. crime
    What We Know About Michael Avenatti’s Arrest for Domestic ViolenceMareli Miniutti was granted a restraining order against the lawyer.
    By Amanda Arnold and Opheli Garcia Lawler
  24. domestic violence
    Ex-Judge Accused of Killing Wife 4 Years After Brutally Assaulting HerLance Mason served nine months for domestic violence. After his release from prison, he was hired by the mayor of Cleveland’s office.
    By Amanda Arnold
  25. domestic abuse
    Tina Turner Says Ex-Husband Broke Her Jaw, Gave Her Third-Degree Burns“Sex with Ike had become an expression of hostility — a kind of rape,” Turner writes in her upcoming memoir.
    By Amanda Arnold
  26. assault
    Sarah Palin’s Son Arrested on Third Domestic Violence Charge in Three YearsTrack Palin reportedly attacked a woman in his home, and took away her phone when she tried to call police.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  27. power
    Days After Facing Domestic-Abuse Allegations, Keith Ellison Wins PrimaryOver the weekend, Ellison was accused of violently dragging his ex-girlfriend out of bed and cursing at her.
    By Amanda Arnold
  28. domestic violence
    Rep. Ellison on Domestic-Violence Allegations: ‘I Have Never Behaved This Way’Karen Monahan alleged that Ellison was abusive toward her during the relationship, which ended in 2016.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  29. sessions in conempt
    Federal Judge Orders Plane Carrying Deported Mom and Child to Be Turned AroundThe judge suggested that Jeff Sessions could be held in contempt of court for the deportation, which he called “unacceptable.”
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  30. domestic violence
    Horrific Video of Man Beating His Wife Goes Viral in BrazilFootage of the gruesome moments before and after Tatiane Spitzner fell to her death have sparked a nationwide movement.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  31. domestic abuse
    Actress Chloe Dykstra Accuses Ex-Boyfriend of Sexual and Emotional Abuse“I stopped listening to music entirely. I ceased to be. I was an ex-person.”
    By Lisa Ryan
  32. immigration
    Overnight, Thousands of Domestic-Violence Victims May Have Lost Hope for AsylumIn a “cruel and heartless” decision, Jeff Sessions severely restricted who can be granted asylum in the U.S.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  33. actually good things
    This Domestic-Violence Shelter Will Be Custom-Built So Women Can Bring PetsVictims are often too afraid to leave an abusive situation because they don’t want to abandon their animals.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  34. science of us
    A Domestic-Violence Expert on Eric Schneiderman and ‘Coercive Control’Psychological domestic violence is about hurting the other person; coercive control is about dominating them.
    By Cari Romm
  35. power
    Donald Trump Says That He’s ‘Totally Opposed to Domestic Violence’This comes in the wake of the Rob Porter scandal.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  36. domestic abuse
    Rob Porter’s Ex-Wife Colbie Holderness Writes Moving Essay About Surviving AbuseColbie Holderness also had a personal message for Kellyanne Conway.
    By Amanda Arnold
  37. domestic violence
    Rob Porter’s Ex-Wife Publishes Powerful Essay About Sexual ViolenceJennie Willoughby won’t let Donald Trump diminish her truth.
    By Amanda Arnold
  38. the west wing
    Another Trump Staffer Resigns Following Domestic Violence AccusationsSpeechwriter David Sorensen gave notice on Friday.
    By Katie Van Syckle
  39. clarificiations
    White House Chief of Staff Clarifies How He Feels About Domestic ViolenceNice to know where he stands.
    By Lisa Ryan
  40. #me too
    Rob Porter’s Ex-Wife Says He Asked Her to ‘Downplay’ AbuseInstead she went on CNN.
    By Katie Van Syckle
  41. feminism
    Floyd Mayweather Thinks #MeToo Is About Cars and Private Jets“When somebody say they got a private jet, I say, ‘Me too. I got two. Me too.’”
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  42. fantastic beasts and where to find them
    Harry Potter Author Defends Casting Johnny Depp Despite Abuse AllegationsDepp was accused of emotional and physical abuse by his ex-wife, Amber Heard.
    By Anna Silman
  43. parenting
    Does Spanking Increase a Child’s Odds of Committing Abuse?A new study finds link between spanking and dating-violence.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  44. mass shootings
    The Texas Shooter Had a Horrifying History of Domestic AssaultHe was court-martialed and sentenced to 12 months confinement.
    By Sarah Spellings
  45. abuse
    R. Kelly’s Ex-Girlfriend Opens Up About His Alleged Physical and Emotional AbuseKitti Jones speaks out in a new interview with Rolling Stone.
    By Lisa Ryan
  46. politics
    New York City Bill Gives Sexual-Assault Victims Paid Time OffThe city council passed the bill unanimously on Tuesday.
    By Lisa Ryan
  47. domestic violence
    Teen Accused of Killing Mom’s Abusive Ex-Boyfriend Will Not Be IndictedLuis Moux’s lawyers say he stepped in when he saw his mother’s ex-boyfriend beating her.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  48. explainer
    Everything We Know About the Ryan Phillippe Domestic Violence AllegationsHe has been accused of aggressive behavior before.
    By Allie Jones
  49. Mom of Charlottesville Driver Previously Called 911 to Report He Was Beating HerPolice records show James Alex Fields Jr. had a history of domestic violence.
    By Lisa Ryan
  50. domestic violence
    Saudi Man Sentenced to Just 19 Months in Prison for Setting His Wife on FireShe’ll get no compensation for her costly surgeries.
    By Claire Landsbaum
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