Meincke's Moment
by Jack Champagne — As human beings, we instinctively understand the violence of war. After all, war carries with it by its very nature...
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- Nov 24, 2022
- 4 min
“Grieved Out”: How Suicide Affects US Indigenous Communities
by John Whitehead — NOTE: This post discusses suicide and sexual and intimate partner violence. Suicide is a leading cause of death in...
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- Nov 9, 2021
- 3 min
Harmful Assisted Suicide Bill Progresses to Committee Stage After Fierce Debate in UK House of Lords
by Sophie Trist — This recent Halloween season has been an unusually scary one. There’s not much scarier for disabled and chronically ill...
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- Oct 26, 2021
- 3 min
Guns in Schools in 2021
by Stephanie Hauer — There was a fight at Timberview High School on Wednesday, October 6. That morning, a conflict broke out among some...
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- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
The Prevention of Student Suicides
by Stephanie Hauer — Student suicides are devastating, and they’re becoming more common. Since the 1950s, the suicide rate among young...
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- Jul 16, 2021
- 2 min
Unjust War: A Personal Testimony from 1972
by John Evans — Stepping off the bus in Victoria, Texas, back in 1972 was no easy matter. I was facing a brutal unknown future. Having...
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- Feb 2, 2021
- 4 min
Solitary Confinement Amounts to Cruel and Unusual Torture
by Sophie Trist — Many people are familiar with the tragic story of Kalief Browder, a Black teenager from New York City who was arrested...
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- Dec 18, 2020
- 6 min
Breaking the Cycle of Violence: A Personal Journey
by Jane Chien — Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please don’t be afraid to seek...
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- Oct 6, 2020
- 5 min
The Dangers of Social Distancing: How the COVID-19 Crisis Can Contribute to a Mental Health Crisis
by Stephanie Hauer — Social distancing is vitally important, and the responsible practice of its principles saves lives. For many of us,...
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- Mar 17, 2020
- 5 min
Suicide Prevention for All
Assisted suicide allows physicians, health care providers, and the legal system to put their own
interests before the interests of the...
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