COMMUNITY VIOLENCE

Aug 10 2025CRIME

A Tourist's Tragic Night in La Perla

A young man from New York lost his life in a shocking incident during a trip to Puerto Rico. Kevin Mares, just 25 years old, was visiting the island to enjoy Bad Bunny's concert series. Unfortunately, his journey took a tragic turn in the early hours of a Sunday morning. The incident occurred in La Perla, a well-known but troubled neighborhood near Old San Juan. Mar...

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Jul 02 2025OPINION

Gun Violence: A Call for Change from Flavor Flav

Flavor Flav, a well-known rapper and co-founder of Public Enemy, is speaking out about the urgent need for gun control in the United States. He believes that the country is facing an epidemic of gun violence that must be addressed. Flav has seen firsthand the devastating effects of gun violence, having spent time in prison due to gun-related incidents. In a recent i...

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Jun 10 2025EDUCATION

Stress Busters in the Classroom: A Mexican School's Experiment

The use of therapy in schools is not a new concept. However, a recent experiment in Mexico took a unique approach to tackle a serious issue. The experiment was designed to see if brief, daily sessions of a specific therapy could help students who were dealing with a lot of stress from violence in their community. The therapy in question was thought field therapy. ...

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Jan 03 2025CRIME

Street Renovations: A Surprising Way to Cut NYC Violence

Did you know that fixing up streets can actually reduce violence in a city? This might sound strange, but research has shown that street construction projects in New York City were linked to a decrease in certain types of crimes. From 2010 to 2019, the city saw fewer incidents of reckless endangerment, robbery, and weapons offenses on streets where construction proje...

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Sep 27 2024POLITICS

New Directions in Crime Prevention

The way Democrats talk about guns, violent crime, and the criminal justice system has undergone a significant shift in recent years. Gone are the days when the party focused solely on protecting citizens from police abuses and overhauling the criminal justice system. Today, Democrats are taking a more comprehensive approach to addressing violent crime, acknowledging ...

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