Does Rhetoric Influence Violence? The Fifth Column Debates
Plus: Notes from a man who recently interviewed Alex Jones yet generated very little controversy
Violence
Bernie Sanders Links Political Rhetoric to Violence When 'Right-Wing,' Not When Perpetrated by His Own Volunteer
The senator's Jared Loughner/James Hodgkinson hypocrisy is all too common.
The Year Rage Took Over
As politics takes over more of everyone's every day life, the debates become increasingly high-stakes.
After Violent Attack, Portland Mayor Calls for Abandoning First Amendment
For the millionth time, there's no "hate speech" exemption.
To Curb Political Violence, Make Government Less Important
Dumping Trump isn't enough to make Americans battle less in a high-stakes political environment.
Alternatives To Deadly Police Force
Law enforcement has room to make humane changes, without putting their lives in peril.
Why Ending Mass Incarceration Means Locking Up Fewer Violent Criminals: A Conversation with John Pfaff
Author of Locked In: The True Causes of Mass Incarceration-and How to Achieve Real Reform talks about why ending the drug war isn't enough.
An Immigration Crackdown That Could Make Crime Problems Worse
When people aren't safe asking for protection from violence, bad consequences are sure to follow.
High Population Density Just Might Be Good for You
For people, unlike rats, the human 'behavioral sink' seems to be greater creativity, not pathological collapse.
Thugs Indulge Their Weimar Dreams and Become the Totalitarians They Claim to Hate
It's tough being a heroic anti-Nazi street fighter when you're the closest thing to a Nazi around.
Killer Who Blamed Marijuana Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder
A Denver man who shot his wife after eating cannabis candy agrees to a sentence of 25 to 30 years.
One in Six Women Will Be Victims of Stalking, Says Obama. Another False Crimewave?
Justice Department data says just 2.2 percent of U.S. women experience even mild stalking behavior each year.
6 Fast Facts About the FBI's New Hate-Crime Report
Hate crimes against persons decreased in 2015 over the previous year. Anti-black, Jewish, and gay-male sentiment was most common.
There Is No Violent Hate-Crimewave in 'Trump's America'
Please stop spreading unsubstantiated stories of Trump-induced terror.
Victims Were Kids for One-Third of U.S. Police Officers Who Lost Badges for Sexual Misconduct
Officers frequently "use the power of their badge to prey on the vulnerable," finds AP analysis.
FBI Stats Show 'War on Police' Claim Still Not Accurate
Final numbers confirm fewer police killed in 2015 than many previous years.
Does the Theory of 'Broken Windows Policing' Apply When Police Are the Ones Breaking Windows?
The police's culture of silence and lack of accountability feeds Chicago's crime problems.
Rape, Nude Catfighting, Prostitution… Your Fall Guide to Officer-Involved Sex Crimes in America
Three U.S. police units facing new, multi-officer sexual-misconduct allegations
Violent Video Games Don't Cause Gamers to Stick More Pins in Voodoo Dolls
Another study finds that playing violent video games does not increase aggression
Humans Are Naturally Murderous, Says New Study
However, the rise of modern social institutions has greatly reduced violence in contemporary societies.
Trump's Phony Crime Crisis
FBI numbers refute his portrait of a nation besieged by violent thugs.
America Is Greater When We Don't Let Fear Win
America's greatness will never grow by giving people more reasons to hate than hope.
Anti-Police Violence in Dallas Hits City That Has Worked Hard to Reform Officer Behavior
Chief arranged for de-escalation training and got rid of bad cops.
Snipers Shoot at Police in Dallas During Protests, Killing Four, Injuring Eight (Updated)
Details still unfolding
Anti-Fascists 'Very Proud' of White Nationalist Counter-Protest That Led to Multiple Stabbing Victims
"Beat the fascists. Beat them."
Gay Gun Rights Activist: Arm Yourselves
An important Supreme Court decision on the right to self-defense involved the fear of anti-LGBT violence.
Yes, the World is Getting Better. Here's Why.
Reason TV set out to cheer up Venice Beach doomsayers with evidence of positive global trends.
'War on Police' Failure Update: Cop Killings Down in 2015
More killed by accidents than criminals.
Frats Chastised for Culturally Appropriating Sexual-Assault Awareness
The Interfraternity Council Monday apologized for how the anti-assault banners "may have been emotionally triggering for survivors."
Clinton Uses Ridiculous Number to Blame Sanders' State for Gun Violence in Hers
She says Vermont "has the highest per capita number" of New York crime guns bought in other states.
What Do Terrorists Want?
Terrorism, if it to have any meaning, is a political, not a sadistic, act.
How the Government Stole Sex
Screw morality-the state is now intervening in American bedrooms under the mantle of stopping sex discrimination.
States Make Good Progress on Rape-Kit Testing, But Other Efforts To Secure Justice for Victims May Go Too Far
Momentum around the collection, testing, and tracking of DNA evidence from sexual assaults is growing.
When You Picture President Trump, Think of Biff Tannen Crossed with Richard Nixon
A man who winks at a little lawless violence on his behalf isn't going to have many objections to lawless government.
Donald Trump's Rivals Completely Let Him Off the Hook on Violence Surrounding His Campaign
GOP frontrunner says violence at his rallies is because of anger over trade deals, female reporter "made up" story about being manhandled by campaign manager.
(UPDATED) Trump Supporter Sucker-Punches Protester, Police Respond by Handcuffing Protester
Multiple videos depict violent incident at last night's Trump rally.
Is Rising Violence a 'Ferguson Effect'?
Is increase in violent crime an actual trend or just a fluctuation?
3 Recent Studies That Explore Porn Trends and Effects
Italians are the only Pornhub consumers whose most frequent searches include "footjob." And other fun facts...
'Hidden Rise in Violent Crime' in U.K. Has More to Do With Data Manipulation Than 'Growth in Violence Against Women'
No, the data doesn't show some sort of secret sexual-violence crime wave nor a reversal of decades-long crime trends.
Paperwork Can't Stop Criminals From Getting Guns
Why background checks won't stymie ordinary felons or mass shooters
