Jonathan Metzl

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Jonathan Metzl

10years ago
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Op-Ed: Obama Unveils Executive Action on Guns

Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl argues that by taking action now, President Obama ultimately takes aim at a larger target: the learned helplessness surrounding gun crime

11years ago
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NC shooting: When a parking dispute is also a crime of hate

Even if it is not designated a hate crime, the vigilante shooting of three unarmed students appears deeply connected to the larger politics of hate.

11years ago
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The new science of blaming moms

Are we back to blaming moms in health research? Recent arguments make them responsible for children’s later-life diseases, behaviors, and emotions.

12years ago
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When shootings happen, gender has to be part of the conversation

#YesAllWomen forced those paying attention to consider that the Isla Vista shooting may have been an instance of gender-based hate crime.

13years ago
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Let’s talk about guns, but stop stereotyping the mentally ill

Restricting gun rights for people with mental illness is the one gun-control initiative that Republicans feel free to support.