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Why You Loved The D.A.R.E. Program

Here’s to remembering the high point of elementary school in honor of National D.A.R.E. Day!

BuzzFeed Fellows a month ago 96 responses

Six People Killed In A Bar Shooting In Cancun, Mexico

In Mexico more than 70,000 people have died because of drug-related violence since 2007.

Michael Rusch 2 months ago 13 responses

How Men Fight For Their Lives

He sounded like he was underwater. “You’re already dead. You’re already dead.”

Saeed Jones 3 months ago 25 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

The Navy’s Anti-Bath Salts Video Is Freaking Insane

Being on bath salts is apparently like being in a video game set to dubstep. (via theatlanticwire.com)

Raymond Sultan 4 months ago 14 responses

No, Let’s Talk About Video Game Violence

Gaming’s soul is sick. And gamers hate talking about it.

John Herrman 5 months ago 106 responses

People Who Think Giving Teachers Guns Would Stop School Shootings

Twitter responds to today’s shooting in Connecticut.

Ryan Broderick 5 months ago 189 responses

Mario Goes On A Mass Murder Spree

Mario goes all Grand Theft Auto, brought to you by dorkly. Warning: 8-bit violence and NSFW language.

Summer Anne Burton 7 months ago 101 responses

5 Key Factors That Could Help Mental Health Professionals Spot Future Shooters

In the wake of this summer’s shootings, lots of Americans have been asking how mental health professionals can go about preventing violence. A new study offers one possible answer: a simple five-item scale.

Anna North 8 months ago 9 responses

Can Watching “Buffy” Make Men Less Sexist?

A new study shows that it might — and watching shows with strong female characters, even in bad situations, could help women too.

Anna North 8 months ago 30 responses

Nevada Republican Was Accused Of Assault By Ex-Wife In 1988 Court Documents

Rep. Joe Heck strongly denies the charge and tells BuzzFeed that “anyone perpetuating a story like this … demeans the pain that so many victims of domestic violence experience and the courage it takes to confront it.”

John Stanton 8 months ago 3 responses

9 Acts Of Domestic Terrorism And Bigotry In 2 Months

Each week this summer has brought something terrible and new. What is going on?

Jessica Testa 9 months ago 47 responses

President Obama: "Life Is Fragile"

In his weekly address this morning, the President again mourned the victims in Aurora and offered federal resources to bring the shooter to justice. “Even as we come to learn how this happened and who’s responsible, we may never understand what leads anyone to terrorize their fellow human beings. Such evil is senseless — beyond reason. But while we will never know fully what causes someone to take the life of another, we do know what makes that life worth living.”

Summer Anne Burton 9 months ago 49 responses

The Best Commercial Of The Year, So Far

Watch a sweet old grandmother die violently. Five times. It’s perfect.

copyranter a year ago 96 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

A Frame-By-Frame Breakdown Of Blake Griffin Getting Destroyed By Jason Smith

The Hornets’ Jason Smith laid a hit on Blake Griffin that would’ve been brutal on a football field, much less a basketball court. The Clippers were not happy.

Kevin Lincoln a year ago 3 responses

Proof That Roger Goodell Wants A Less Violent NFL

“Namaste, Commish.” (Arian Foster)

Mike Hayes a year ago 1 response

Police Caught Punching Special Needs Woman

In Bellflower, CA a cop was video taped striking a handicapped woman on the bus. According to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office, the woman, who’s name was not given, has a previous record of assaulting police. That still doesn’t excuse an officer punching her in the face when she wasn’t resisting arrest. Luckily veteran Jermaine Green was there to catch the whole incident on his phone. (via huffingtonpost.com)

hgrant a year ago 73 responses

“Nude Photo Revolutionary” Causes Outrage In Egypt [NSFW]

Aliaa Maghda El-Mahdy is a 20-year-old political activist from Cairo who has gained infamy in Egypt for posting the following nude photos as a feminist statement against radical Islamic oppression. Pot, consider yourself stirred.

Gavon Laessig a year ago 81 responses

Video Of Old Man Getting Punched At Red Line Stop Surfaces

What a terrible day for humanity when a group of people laugh at some jerk punching out an old man. No arrests have been made, but Chicago police did launch an investigation. This event apparently happened in April, but the video only recently surfaced on the internet. You can read the full story at Chicago Tribune (via chicagotribune.com)

hgrant a year ago 3 responses

25 Frightening Photos Of Tuesday Night’s Occupy Oakland Raid

After marching all day against Monday night’s sneak attack dismantling of Occupy Oakland’s camp, the Oakland Police Department bombarded protesters with tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash grenades. Welcome to America. Be afraid.

Matt Stopera a year ago 238 responses

The Incredible Survival Story Of Ross Capicchioni

A 2-part documentary explaining the survival of Ross Capicchioni after being betrayed and ambushed by his own friend on the rough streets of Detroit. With the current loss of life that has been going around this year, it is amazing to see someone outlast a brutal incident such as this. You can view the second part of his amazing story HERE. (via reddit.com) View Media ›

Willio a year ago 132 responses

Insane Blogger: Conservatives “Outnumber” Liberals, “And We Have The Guns”

Right-wing website mogul Andrew Breitbart is mad because people on Twitter think he’s gay, or something, and he can’t wait for a physical fight with progressives so that, with help from his military friends, he can prove that he’s a real man. (via wonkette.com)

Dorsey Shaw a year ago 32 responses

Top 10 Crime Comics Of The Past Twenty Years

Comics Bulletin has put together a list of the best contemporary crime comics, a genre that has seen an incredible resurgence recently. Since it’s only a matter of time before all of these are ruined by questionable film adaptations, you should run out and get the books first. (via comicsbulletin.com) View List ›

flexmentallo a year ago 16 responses

New Conan The Barbarian Red Band Clip

Warning: Graphic violence. Just in time for Comic-Con, Lionsgate released this 3-minute clip of a young Conan doing what barbarians do best. Watch Video ›

I Need My Fix a year ago 8 responses

Japan’s New Ridiculously Violent Sport

The Japanese have apparently taken the game King of the Hill, substituted a wooden poll, and added copious, copious amounts of ultraviolence . I’m pretty sure the refs only exist to make sure that nobody wields their leather protective headgear as a weapon. View Media ›

Mike Hayes 2 years ago 124 responses

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