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Wed, Mar 13 2013
Study Finds Gun Laws Correlate With Gun Deaths
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests the number of gun laws in a state is inversely related to rate of gun deaths.
Mon, Feb 25 2013
Arun Gandhi Discusses Nonviolence In A Violent World
The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi is in Oregon to talk about the relevance of his grandfather's legacy today.
Thu, Jan 31 2013
Why Do We Watch Violent Entertainment?
Violent videogames and movies have faced criticism in the wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook. Why is there a market for that media in the first place?
Wed, Jan 16 2013
Are Violent Video Games Related to Violence in Real Life?
Violent video games are often blamed for violence in the real world. How much of an influence do these games have?
Fri, Jul 22 2011
Explosions and Gunfire in Norway
We speak with two Norwegians affected by the attacks in Oslo and Utoya.
Tue, Feb 1 2011
The Reality of Guns
Following a number of stories involving guns we ask: who owns guns, and why?
Fri, Jan 21 2011
The Rise in Domestic Violence
We explore what's driving Oregon's domestic violence cases up.
Thu, Jan 6 2011
Good News About Violent Crime
Why has violent crime gone down in Oregon over the past few years?
Tue, Mar 2 2010
The Economy and Domestic Violence
What role does the economy have in recent cases of domestic violence?
Thu, Feb 18 2010
Can You Trust Law Enforcement?
Can you trust the police to solve your community's problems?
Mon, Jun 15 2009
Curbing Gang Violence
What will it take to curb gang violence in Oregon?
Wed, Apr 16 2008
Guarding Against School Violence
A year after the Virginia Tech shooting what has changed on Oregon campuses?
