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Thousands protest against femicides and sexual and sexist violence in France
Thousands of protesters have demonstrated in Paris and other French cities against femicides and sexual and sexist violenceWorld - ABC News - 13 hours ago -
Trump campaign under fire for comedian's racist and sexist comments at rally
Many Republicans are trying to distance themselves from racist and sexist comments that were made at Donald Trump's rally in New York City on Sunday. In addition to Trump's usual attacks on Vice ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Obama: Trump rally speakers used 'most racist, sexist, bigoted stereotypes'
Former President Obama condemned comments made about Puerto Rico during former President Trump's rally on Sunday, labeling the remarks "the most racist, sexist, bigoted stereotypes." "We saw it ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
The Mars Volta: ‘The world we were in was very sexist and homophobic’
An intimate new documentary takes us behind the highs and lows of a band who were touched by many tragedies. When Omar Rodriguez-Lopez of the Mars Volta moved to the mainland US with his parents ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Election Violence Is Already Here
With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
This tight race is, in part, about sexist backlash. But feminists can lash back, too | Moira Donegan
Trump is right that resentment will be a winning message for some male voters. But women should not be underestimated. There’s one story of the 2024 presidential contest that says that this ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Olympic medalist withdraws from French boxing elections citing racist and sexist attacks
Sarah Ourahmoune, a silver medalist at the 2016 Olympic Games, has withdrawn her bid to become president of the French boxing federationSports - ABC News - November 12 -
Sexist attacks on women surge on social media after Trump's win, report finds
A barrage of misogynistic comments have permeated social media since Donald Trump became the president-elect last week, according to research from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a ...Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated
Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence
Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen
The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the BBC it is an "extremely important issue" after 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder by her ex-boyfriend.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
How violence became a theme of America’s election
Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoricBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident
Three people have been arrested and charged over an incident at a Hindu temple near Toronto.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
It’s America’s civic duty to renounce violence and respect the process
In a democracy, patriotism means loving your country because of its politicians sometimes, but despite its politics, always.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Trump is repeating a history of propaganda, violence and hate
Psychological propaganda has been used before to undermine democracy, freedom, equality and human rights — should sound eerily familiar to anyone following the 2024 election.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
The fallout from anti-Israeli violence in Amsterdam
Amsterdam banned all protests this weekend after attacks occurred against Israeli soccer fans on Thursday. Elizabeth Palmer reports on the fallout.Top stories - CBS News - November 9 -
‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says
Antisemitism, hooliganism and anger over Gaza war all factors in trouble that broke out last week, report says. The violence that erupted in Amsterdam last week was sparked by “a toxic cocktail” of ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Political turmoil rocks the Netherlands after Amsterdam violence
Ruling coalition in crisis amid claims of racist remarks and speculation government may collapse . The violence that erupted on Amsterdam’s streets last week has triggered a political crisis in ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Russia's soldiers bringing wartime violence back home
Many of the attackers have previous criminal convictions and were released from prison purely to fight.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Amsterdam violence exposes anti-immigrant Islamophobia in the Netherlands
Violent clashes between locals and Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam has spiraled into a clash of identities in the Netherlands.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Sectarian Violence Kills at Least 25 in Northwest Pakistan
The clashes overnight between Sunni and Shiite tribes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province came a day after gunmen ambushed a convoy of vehicles in the area.World - The New York Times - 15 hours ago -
Canada’s Sikh Communities Have Been Rocked by Violence. Authorities Blame India.
Tightly knit communities in Ontario and British Columbia have been rocked by violent events in the past 18 months. Now the authorities say the Indian government was behind them.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Gisèle Pelicot lawyers: trial exposes ‘profound problem’ in attitudes to sexual violence
Dozens of accused deny rape, despite video evidence showing unconscious Gisèle Pelicot snoring loudly. Taking the stand in France’s biggest ever rape trial , Patrice N, 55, an electrician from the ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Violence, racism and homophobia - the new BBC drama that will 'tear your heart apart'
The BBC drama, based on Bernardine Evaristo's novel, challenges assumptions about black LGBT people from the Windrush generation onwardsTop stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Voters concerned about post-election violence, efforts to overturn the results: Poll
A new poll finds that American voters are approaching the presidential election with deep unease about what could followTop stories - ABC News - October 28 -
Sudan militia accused of mass killings and sexual violence as attacks escalate
Experts fear reports of 124 dead in attack on villages south of Khartoum are significant underestimation. Sudanese militia have been accused of killings, sexual violence, looting and arson during ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
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Affected by gun violence, these Philly teens are learning how to shoot
In Philadelphia gun violence has been a consistent issue. This month alone there were 841 shootings in the city. Sadly, 21% of those shootings were fatal. Despite being directly impacted by gun ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico
Four Roman Catholic bishops in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero called Monday for civilian and military authorities to take steps to protect residents of a region rocked by violence that has ...World - ABC News - October 28 -
A history of violence: how has Chris Brown survived so much controversy?
A shocking new documentary lays out the many allegations of abuse against the star, from attacking Rihanna to a claim of sexual assault on Diddy’s yacht. On 30 December 2020, Jane Doe, a ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Journalist shot dead in Mexico amid wave of cartel violence
Radio host Mauricio Cruz Solis was a "source of inspiration and a tireless voice in the service of our community," the station said.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Desperation over gang violence fuels a surge of migration from Ecuador to the US
Across Ecuador, gangs have unleashed a wave of violence and extortion, upending lives and spurring an unprecedented exodusWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn
Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attack. There could be a potential surge in political violence following the upcoming US ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
‘People are scared’: Arizonans fear political violence as election looms
Nerves are particularly stretched in Maricopa county, which will likely decide which way the state swings in the polls. Pearl Hubbard picked up some yard signs for Kamala Harris at the ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Washington governor activates National Guard against election-related violence
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) activated the National Guard to be on stand-by in the event it is asked to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week, a press ...Politics - The Hill - November 2
