violence
After 17 years of 'legal life' in the US, a family considers its next move
The Trump administration is removing temporary protected status for El Salvador, a program that has permitted the Velasco family to live and work in the US since 2001. That puts them — and 200,000 other like them — at a tough crossroads.
Mourning a journalist in Mexico who said 'no to silence'
I was one of the lucky ones to survive the shooting in Kansas
This new book looks at all the kids killed by gun violence on a random day in America
His brother was murdered for wearing a turban after 9/11. 15 years later, he spoke to the killer.
What does it sound like to forgive someone who murdered your brother? Hear Rana Sodhi’s full conversation with Frank Roque, who committed the first known hate-driven murder after 9/11.
In an era of 'enormous rage,' I’m still finding love in America
Valarie Kaur became an activist 15 years ago on 9/11. Today, her heart is breaking, but here’s how she finds hope.
Leaders of this protest against police violence gave unusual instructions: Form a circle around people of color.
Otherhood explores the emotions of people in the Black Lives Matter movement’s orbit: a refugee worried America is becoming more like the place he had to flee, a group determined to teach kids how to articulate their feelings; and an ally, neither black nor white, who finds her place in the protests.
For 'lone wolf' terrorists, the motivation for violence isn’t always hate
A social psychologist studied terrorism case histories and reached a surprising conclusion. Some lone wolf terrorists are motivated not by hate, but by love.
America talks a lot about a 'race war.' Here's why it doesn't need to fight one
After a week of violent tension, some are asking if America is seeing the beginnings of a race war. But can there ever be winners and losers in such a fight?
'For a lot of our families, having a son or a daughter who is gay maybe was a secret until this weekend'
Advocates in Orlando hope tragedy can lead to healing of divisions, for Latinos and for the nation.
Why a fashion photographer thought a terrorism-inspired shoot would be great
Peruvian fashion photographer Rodrigo Diaz had models pose like the victims of terrorist attacks. For some reason, though, he didn't expect to get such a negative reaction.
Is the death of a Japanese tourist at Trinidad's Carnival a symptom of a society with a problem?
He blamed a woman's death on her "vulgar behavior" — and resigned following backlash over his comments. But will this change attitudes toward Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago?
There's a long legacy of violence against abortion providers in the US
Attempted murders, bombings, arson and other violence are common at abortion clinics in the US.
Mexico to US after Oregon shootings: You call us dangerous?
Mexico is often seen as a dangerous and violent country by Americans. But when Mexicans hear about mass killings in the US, they think the travel warnings to their country are hypocritical.