Andrew Maykuth recently wrote about violent crime in Philadelphia. I include an excerpt: Philadelphia had the highest murder rate among the nation’s 10 largest cities last year, and violent crime and property crime grew at a rate that exceeded the national average, according to FBI statistics released yesterday. Philadelphia’s 406 murders last year represented a… Read More
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The Value of Self-Defense Training
Dailypress.net recently published an article about the value of self-defense training. I include an excerpt: Personal security is an important family issue that affects everyone in various settings — international, national, community, home, school and work, said Lynette Bunno, owner of Superior Martial Arts in Gladstone. Self-defense training is one of the few positive actions… Read More
Give Domestic Abuse Victims a Way Out
Domestic abuse victims often stay in their abusive relationships and violent homes because these victims feel they have no way out. If you suspect a person may suffer from domestic abuse, offer that person a way out. For example, if a woman friend of yours may get abused, offer to let her stay at your… Read More
County Drops Warrents For Violent Criminals Who Come In
A county in Washington has started a two-week program that allows defendants the chance to come in and skip arrest. I include an excerpt from an article Sean Robinson wrote about it: The choice is simple enough: Keep ducking the arrest warrant and hope nobody notices, or wander in from the wilderness and schedule a… Read More
Top 5 Self Defense Tips Every Woman Should Know
Fred Degerberg wrote 101 Self Defense and Safety Tips, which you can download free. He chose the following 5 as the top ones that the every woman should know: 1. Be aware of yourself and your surroundings. Don’t let yourself be preoccupied with thoughts of work, school or home. When you’re on the street you… Read More
Self-Defense or Murder?
Do you think what Santillan did in the following incident qualifies as self-defense: Witness Esteban Lopez Romo testified that he had just walked into Wildwood Park when he saw Santillan come out of a store and get attacked by Figueroa near the bathrooms. Lopez, who is in federal custody for an alleged immigration violation, testified… Read More
Violence is Men’s Problem
Rebecca Ross recently wrote an article about Jackson Katz, including an interview. Here’s an excerpt: Jackson Katz believes it’s time to stop calling domestic violence “a women’s issue.” The educator, author, filmmaker and activist has spent years speaking out on the issue of gender violence, an issue he feels is firmly rooted in America’s culture.… Read More
Border Security
I highly value freedom above all else. My political philosophy resembles a mixture of libertarianism, anarchism, and minarchism. Basically, I think that humanity benefits most when everyone is legally allowed to do whatever they want insofar as they don’t offensively harm anyone else against those people’s respective wills. Accordingly, I support free trade, and want… Read More
Philadelphia: Teen ‘Afraid Every Day’ As Gun Violence Soars
Kevin Bohn recently reported on violence in Philadelphia and the nation. I include an excerpt: Isaac Diaz walks through the toughest parts of North Philadelphia each day on his way to and from high school. But what really scares the 18-year-old senior is lying in his own bed at night. He can hear the gunshots… Read More
Protecting Children From Strangers
Wltx.com recently reported about protecting your child from a stranger. I include an excerpt: Like clockwork, hundreds of children pour out of schools on weekday afternoons. So, what if a person waiting outside is not a parent, but rather a predator? Would your child know how to react? “We try to talk about strangers,” said… Read More
Anti-Violence Event at Whitehall School
Actor and anti-violence educator Ben Atherton-Zeman has performed at Whitehall school, in Glens Falls, New York. Sarah Sutton recently reported on the anti-violence performance. I include an excerpt: “We all know most men don’t rape. So where are the voices of these men?” Atherton-Zeman asked the students at the beginning of the performance. “Most times,… Read More
NJ Domestic Violence Shelters Given $1.5M
The AP recently reported on grants in New Jersey for domestic violence shleters: New Jersey on Thursday awarded $1.5 million in grants to 19 domestic violence shelters across the state. “These grants continue our commitment to those who need a helping hand,” Gov. Jon S. Corzine said. “Unfortunately, domestic violence affects far too many people… Read More