The Internet Erupts Over Onion Article Graphically Describing Chris Brown Killing Rihanna

Many are calling the The Onion misogynist and racist for the way the publication chooses to write about women of color.

Ryan Broderick 2 weeks ago 25 responses

Rep. Don Young: Drink Alone To Prevent Domestic Violence

“When you drink together, the possibility of harm becomes greater every day,” the Alaska Congressman said.

Rebecca Berg a month ago 22 responses

Young Women More Likely To Admit Hitting A Partner

But their top reason for hitting was, “They hit me first.”

Anna North 2 months ago 5 responses

Bisexual Women Almost Twice As Likely To Be Abused As Straight Women

They are also three times as likely to be raped, according to the first-ever nationwide study on domestic violence and sexual orientation.

Anna North 3 months ago 25 responses

For Domestic Violence Survivors, Hurricane’s Impact Is Particularly Severe

“We always worry that they’ll feel like, I’m going to be out on the street with my kids, so I’m just going to have to go back to him,” says the director of a service agency.

Anna North 6 months ago 3 responses

Texas Judge Who Beat His Daughter With A Belt To Be Reinstated

Judge William Adams has been on paid leave since last November, when a video of him beating his 16-year-old daughter with a belt was uploaded to YouTube. He is now being reinstated to the bench.

Ryan Broderick 6 months ago 193 responses

9 Moving Photos Of A “March Of Brides”

Every year, women dressed as brides march in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to protest against domestic violence.

Anna North 7 months ago 44 responses

Alanis Morrissette Music Sparks Domestic Violence Incident

A man in Florida attacked his partner for listening to her songs way too often.

Matthew Perpetua 7 months ago 22 responses

The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle On Pussy Riot, Feminism, And Joni Mitchell

“You could have a woman doing exactly what I do artistically and she would not have been able to come as far as I have, period.”

Anna North 8 months ago 26 responses

Senate Reauthorizes Violence Against Women Act, Includes Protections For LGBT Couples, Immigrants

The anti-domestic violence bill, with provisions specifically protecting LGBT couples, American Indians, and immigrants, passed the Senate today by a vote of 68-31.

Anna North a year ago 13 responses

Even Seventh-Graders Are Hitting Their Girlfriends (And Boyfriends)

Domestic violence can start as early as middle school, new research shows .

Anna North a year ago 17 responses

The Rihanna-Inspired "Black And Bleu" Sandwich

An Atlanta restaurant called Chops and Hops created a Carribean-spiced, bleu-cheese-topped sandwich based on Chris Brown and Rihanna’s relationship for their menu, complemeneted by an insensitive and humorless joke. According to the restaurant’s Facebook page, they wrote, “Chris Brown won’t beat you up for eating this unless your name starts with a R and ends with A.”

Peggy Wang a year ago 36 responses

15 Calls To End The Silence Around Violence Against Women

Today, inspired in part by Republican opposition to renewing the Violence Against Women Act, Fem2.0 hosted a tweetchat under the hashtag #endthesilence. The goal was to spread information about sexual assault and violence against women, and here are 15 thought-provoking tweets that resulted.

Anna North a year ago 3 responses

The Beard Punch

If your girlfriend asks you to shave, you should probably just do it.

TxBlackLabel a year ago 51 responses

Domestic Violence Retaliation

You go, Tiff.

mikep13 a year ago 41 responses

Crazy Children’s Bible Story: Was Abraham An Abusive Husband?

We know he was kind of an abusive father so… But when your children’s book adds hints of domestic violence to an existing story, maybe something’s gone wrong. But you know just maybe. (via imgur.com) View Image ›

Jack Moore a year ago 33 responses

A Social Experiment

This social experiment was carried out using hidden cameras in a townhouse complex in Johannesburg. Don’t condone violence by doing nothing. Watch Video ›

todd v2.0 2 years ago 132 responses

Man Left Notes Saying He Killed Family on news.yahoo.com ›

Thomas Mortimer IV called his new boss and told him he was too sick to come to work. He called his 4-year-old son’s school to say the boy would be absent. When his wife’s sister called, he told her it would be a while before she could return the call.

Yahoo News 2 years ago respond

Domestic Violence Confession

Spouse abuse is never funny… Except when it is. View Image ›

Tanner Ringerud 3 years ago 135 responses

International Womens’ Attitudes Towards Domestic Violence Chart

This chart breaks down the percentage of women who believe it is OK for their husbands to hit them, by country. Jordan, Somalia, and Ethiopia top it off with around 80% of women saying it’s OK, while women in Serbia, Georgia, and Belize say no way. View Image ›

Brian Ries 3 years ago 81 responses

No Sunday Fundays In This Neighborhood

aww…Mr. Rogers would be disappointed, then probably beat you with his shoe. View Image ›

Mr Endswell 3 years ago 28 responses

Keira Knightley Beaten

Copyranter has this powerful domestic violence-awareness ad for Women’s Aid, which features Keira Knightley being beaten on set. It’s all very meta, but in a way that adds to the unsettling nature of the subject matter without being pretentious. Brits have an uncanny knack for making dark, disturbing anti-violence PSAs, and this is one’s no different. The spot was directed by Atonement director Joe Wright. Watch Video ›

Jack Shepherd 4 years ago 10 responses

Woman Sets Husband’s Penis on Fire on jezebel.com ›

Australian woman, Rajini Naryan, a “jealous wife,” set her husband’s penis on fire after she suspected his infidelity — saying, “I just wanted to burn his penis so it belongs to me and no one else.” She should’ve checked the web because there are certainly other ways to see if your man’s being faithful.

Lindsey W. 4 years ago respond