violence
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On Thursday, as the violence intensified, it dropped a proposal in its 2027 budget to introduce fees for some students entering post-high-school preparatory courses, one of the measures that had fueled anger among protesters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
However, Josephine Ballon, who heads German non-profit organisation Hate Aid, which aims to support victims of digital violence, told the BBC that the current law against upskirting does not provide enough protection.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
When they respond to sexual violence, the same principles that should govern survivor-centered policing anywhere else should govern their response on campus.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
No one truly disputes the importance of due process to handle accusations of sexual violence.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
"You shall say that I did it without your knowledge and against your will, and without your blessing, being constrained by the violence of my love and the impetuosity of youth."
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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