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What makes American society so violent? 4 essential reads

  • Written by Emily Costello, Senior Editor, Politics + Society, The Conversation
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Editor’s Note: On Friday, Oct. 6, “Third Rail with OZY” will discuss violence in the United States.

These stories from The Conversation archive explore how violence permeates different aspects of American society.

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