violence

Violence is the use of physical or psychological force with the expressed intention of inflicting harm, injury, or the exacerbation of suffering, or the willful and deliberate destruction of property.

Some have argued for the use of political violence as a means of bringing attention to the injustices of particular segments of the population. This conception, however, is challenged by the more widely accepted notion that social awareness can only manifest from nonviolent means, a point that was supported by Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi.

The practice of violence as a tool of social reform is antithetical to the practice of pacifism. Violence, inherently, disallows for the possibility of negotiation and diplomatic resolution.

Bloggers readily discuss violence as it is, unfortunately, a global phenomenon. Within the blogosphere, the topic of violence is of particular interest because where there are incredible acts of violence, there are always more questions than answers. Bloggers can participate in curbing the effects of violence by communicating and sharing their ideas, a practice that reinforces peace and diplomacy.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “violence”

 

• 1 Dead, 6 Wounded In Weekend Violence

  
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  One man was killed and at least six people have been wounded in acts of violence throughout the city since Friday, police said.
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• Man Killed In South Shore Shooting

  
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  A man was shot and killed Sunday night in the South Shore neighborhood.
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• Look at major issues facing Pakistans new leader

  
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  The winner of Pakistans historic national election, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, faces a host of problems, including faltering economic growth, worsening energy shortages and continued attacks by militants. FALTERING ECONOMIC GROWTH: The economy has grown at less than 4 percent a year under the ...
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• OJ Simpson seeks freedom through Hail Mary motion

  
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• Tarantino’s Django Unchained back in mainland China theatres

  
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  A toned-down version of the film, with less violence and gore, was approved by censors in March, but it was abruptly axed on its scheduled April 10 opening day due to “technical reasons”. See the original post: Tarantino’s Django Unchained back in mainland China theatres
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• Today in Labor History--May 12

  
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  May 12, 1856 – Trade unions in Victoria, Australia,demonstrated for the 8-hour day. (From the Daily Bleed ) May 12, 1902 –Anthracite coal miners went onstrike in Pennsylvania. (From the Daily Bleed ) James Connolly May 12, 1916 -- JamesConnolly, IWW organizer and Irish ...
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• There’s No Rx for Gun Violence

  
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  The DSM can’t tell us in whose hands guns will be safe, psychotherapist Gary Greenberg writes. Excerpt from: There’s No Rx for Gun Violence
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• Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Restrictions on Religious Based Hate Speech

  
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  SUPREME COURT OF CANADA I can already hear the shrieks and bleating  of the American Christofascists - actually, you can read it at the misnamed Christian News Net - following the Supreme Court of Canadas ruling that a man could be prosecuted under Canadas hate speech statutes for disseminating anti-gay ...
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• Pictorial representations of Israel promoted by the Guardian

  
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  Over at the BBC Watch site we have a link to an interesting 2005 report by Trevor Asserson and Michael Paluch on the subject of the BBC’s use of images to depict the Palestinian – Israeli conflict and the way in which editorial decisions regarding which pictures to use can influence audience perception of the ...
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• The Wilderness State

  
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  "Ye now have sorrow: But I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you." John 16:22. 1. After God had wrought a great deliverance for Israel, by bringing them out of the house of bondage, they did not immediately enter into the land which he had [...]
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• Sunday Talking Heads: May 12, 2013

  
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  Happy Mothers Day to all you mothers out there! May your breakfast be in bed, the kitchen clean, the flowers fresh, and the dinner out – and nothing but sunshine in between. Other than that, it’s a Benghazi morning AND you get several helpings of John McCain. WASHINGTON JOURNAL. ABC’S THIS WEEK:   ...
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• 1936: Buck Ruxton, red stains

  
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  (Thanks to Meaghan Good of the Charley Project for the guest post. -ed.) On this date in 1936, Buktyar Rustomji Ratanji Hakim , also known as Buck Ruxton, was hanged in Strangeways Prison for the murder of his common-law wife, Isabella, and their maid, Mary Jane Rogerson. A general practitioner of Persian ...
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• Were Still In Afghanistan To Save The Ladies?

  
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  Were Still In Afghanistan To Save The Ladies? > And what happens if we stay? Im sure its just a coincidence that the same week the CIA reassured Hamid Karzai that nothing-- including the Sequester here-- would slow down the cascade of bribes for him and his circle, he assured ...
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• Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif declares victory in historic poll

  
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  The results, which need to be officially confirmed, indicated Sharif’s party has an overwhelming lead but would fall short of winning a majority of the 272 directly elected national assembly seats. See more here: Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif declares victory in historic poll
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• Help Qween Amor

  
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  Qween Amor was assaulted in Union Square on May 7th, 2013. The suspect is now in custody. Immediately after this video was taken, her suitcase (pictured, red) was stolen. It contained her amplifier, laptop, and all other possessions. S/he needs help to purchase a new amplifier/boombox, so that she can continue ...
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• Glenn Greenwald and Bill Maher discuss violence and religion

  
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  At the tail of this 10 minute video, Glenn Greenwald discusses violence and religion with Bill Maher. This is well worth watching. I admire both Bill Maher and Glenn Greenwald, but Greenwald has the more accurate view in this lively exchange. Related posts: Bill Maher on John McCain, the “surge” and ...
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• Cubs Food security officer injured by shoplifter www.privateofficer.com

  
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    ROCHESTER, Minn. May 12 2013  – Police have a man in custody after they were called to the Cub Foods after a security agent was assaulted by a shoplifter. Rochester police say just after 6 p.m. Thursday, 39-year-old Antonio Conway tried taking off with some groceries. A Cub Foods security guard ...
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• ‘I Believe You:’ The Silence and the Shame of Sexual Violence in Church by Catherine Woodiwiss

  
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    05-03-2013 ‘I Believe You:’ The Silence and the Shame of Sexual Violence in Church by Catherine Woodiwiss Several years ago, Amee Paparella was an eager student at a state university in Ohio. A conservative Christian, she quickly signed up to join the campus ministry. What she found in the group ...
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• Ohio Valley Mall security officer injured in confrontation with woman www.privateofficer.com

  
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  ST. CLAIRSVILLE OH May 12 2013 – A major accident on Interstate 70 on Thursday near the Ohio Valley Mall, left one man with minor injuries and subsequently lead to a fight between a bystander and a mall security guard. According to initial reports from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a commercial tractor trailer ...
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• Relatives of Top CBS, ABC & CNN Executives Helping Obama on Benghazi!

  
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  Examiner.com 1973: reporters investigate All the President’s Men. 2013: reporters are All the President’s Men You knew the mainstream media was biased, but this is incredible. It was revealed today that CBS News President David Rhodes’ brother is Obama Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes, who ...
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