Living - Sept. 18, 2009
Overcoming fear is key to ending domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is something many of us see every day, but either the signs are too slight to recognize or we believe that it's none of our business to intrude. It's true that many abusive relationships start out very subtle; so subtle, in fact, that victims themselves have trouble identifying the abuse until it reaches more severe levels. By that time, the manipulation of their emotions is such that even physical violence is not enough to convince them to seek help.
Tags: domestic abuse

Arts & Entertainment - March 15, 2009
Postscript to porn interviews
Dr. Sara Johann is the author of "Sourcebook on Pornography," and she believes exposure to porn is detrimental and that it can lead to rape, abuse and domestic violence. We conversed via e-mail, and here is a brief interview detailing her perspective on the porn industry.
Tags: porn, porn industry, violence, domestic abuse, rape, dr. sara johann