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Forum on guns, violence raises questions, but no easy answers

February 22, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

FARGO Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., said there was one clear message from his first “American Issues Forum” tackling the issues of guns, violence and culture. Continue Reading

Video games do affect our brains

February 14, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

“Cover me, I’m going in,” my squad leader’s words filtered into my ear through my headset. Continue Reading

US Senate approves Violence Against Women Act

February 12, 2013 in The Daily Republic

WASHINGTON (AP) By a robust bipartisan majority, the Senate voted Tuesday to renew the Violence Against Women Act with new assurances that gays and lesbians, immigrants and Native American women will have equal access to the act’s anti-domestic violence programs.
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UN pulling staff from Syria, violence near capital

December 3, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

BEIRUT (AP) Fighting between rebels and government forces raged near the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday, forcing an inbound commercial jet to turn back while the U.N. said it was withdrawing staff because of deteriorating security conditions. Continue Reading

Colorado fans upset after Madonna uses guns in show

October 19, 2012 in West Central Tribune

DENVER (AP) Some Colorado fans are upset after music superstar Madonna used guns during a performance. Continue Reading

Shedding light on a dark problem: violence in the home

October 9, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press

It’s time to turn the spotlight on a problem that’s too often shrouded in secrecy and shame: domestic violence.
As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Douglas County is joining thousands of communities across the nation in stopping the cycle of abuse. Continue Reading

THOMAS: Evil cannot be explained away as anything but evil

July 24, 2012 in The Daily Republic

By now the script should be familiar. A bombing or a mass shooting occurs and the media immediately look for a simple cause. Invariably, they turn to talk radio or some other conservative pit of “intolerance.”
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Human trafficking added to list of crimes affecting Native Americans

July 17, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

FARGO Dusty J. Morsette recruited minors and young adults to be part of a gang on the Fort Berthold Reservation that he called the Black Disciples a group recently found to engage in human trafficking. Continue Reading

Shooting in Williston, man hit, treated for serious injuries

May 10, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

WILLISTON Williston police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries Thursday. Continue Reading

Their cup of tea: ending violence

April 17, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press

A vintage fashion show coupled with a light lunch and tea made for a delightful afternoon of awareness and fundraising for Someplace Safe. Continue Reading