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In the 22 years since the Tailhook scandal, we have witnessed a cycle: scandals of sexual violence within the military, the revelation of abuse of power, and then congressional hearings during which the military promises to do better. Rinse and repeat. Our military members deserve better. Holly Kearl http://www.huffingtonpost.com/holly-kearl/

When future historians look back on the gun control wars of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, they will consider LaPierre, if they consider him at all, to be a right-wing nut whose influence was based on the misguided perception that he actually represented more than a small number of "gun rights" extremists. Peter Dreier http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-dreier/

Police in Texas are hunting for two suspects who allegedly opened fire on a county employee outside a courthouse early Thursday morning, Fox News reports.... Steven Hoffer http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-hoffer/

Pastors are meant to do funerals for old people who have passed. But when pastors have to bury so many children from the deaths of gun violence, the moral sequence of the world has been turned around. Jim Wallis http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-wallis/

WASHINGTON -- It may seem like last month's shootings at a Newtown, Conn. elementary school were the last straw for those demanding action to stem... Jennifer Bendery http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-bendery/

The wife of an intelligence officer and former Navy SEAL is accused of seducing and having sex with a 16-year-old boy. Alexis Anne Colson, of... Hilary Hanson http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilary-hanson/

As a survivor of chronic, violent sexual abuse, I found Rabbi Friedman's statements ill informed, insensitive and deeply offensive, shunting the formidable struggles of survivors of such deeply damaging crimes. It is time for community members to demand answers and support survivors. Chaim Levin http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chaim-levin/

Politics and controversy aside, it is clear guns occupy a deep and generally accepted role in the social fabric of the United States. The number... Nick Wing http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nicholas-wing/

A fire department in rural upstate New York has an unusual way of raising money to buy new gear—a "squirrel slam." Every year, the Holley... Newser.com http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-moye/

Seriously, officer, we didn't start anything. Two armed men attempted to carjack a Corvette Sunday night, Orlando police say, but were unable to figure out... Hilary Hanson http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilary-hanson/

Worthwhile as gun control is, America also needs to address violence from the other side -- the side of our culture. Sanjay Sanghoee http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sanjay-sanghoee/

Close to 300 Chicago cops will soon be trading paper work for patrols. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Wednesday he would back a recommendation to shift... Kim Bellware http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-bellware/

The National Rifle Association opposes universal background checks for gun sales because closing the "gun-show loophole" won't prevent every shooting, the organization's chief executive, Wayne... Katy Hall http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katy-hall/

While sexual violence in the U.S. military is not a new problem, the widespread media coverage, growing awareness and sense of urgency to stem this epidemic gives us hope that now is the time to end this human rights abuse. Lauren Hersh http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lauren-hersh/