Opinion: Forensic psychologist largely dismisses common talking point that mass shootings are caused by individuals with mental disorders

[ad_1] I spoke to Meloy earlier this week. Our conversation was edited for clarity. BERGEN: What are the most ridiculous things people tend to say after a school shooting or a terrorist attack? MELOY: When people claim that it is all about mental disorder, that sets my teeth on edge. If you say it’s about … Read more

Opinion: Filmmaker witnessed the moment the Proud Boys attacked on January 6

[ad_1] Quested and his producing partner Sebastian Junger became interested in the far-right group, the Proud Boys, and followed them in the weeks leading up to January 6. Quested, who captured key footage of the group during the attack at the Capitol, shared his work and his personal account of the events of that day … Read more

Putin’s useful allies are throwing a wrench in the works: Opinion

[ad_1] Putin’s closest ally in the European Union, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has threatened to veto proposed sanctions on Russian oil that the other 26 member states have approved. Similarly in NATO, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not looking favorably at the possible accession of historically neutral powers Finland and Sweden, and on … Read more