domestic abuse

COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders Triggering Domestic Violence

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7:26 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

In “Coronavirus: The Worldwide Lockdown” at March 14 below, I wrote about lockdowns triggering all kinds of unintended consequences. In addition to spikes in incidences of depression and suicides, I warned that they would create a “perfect storm for a wave of domestic abuse.” Sure enough: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, citing a [horrifying surge]… Read more.

Rob Porter, Trump’s Most-Trusted Staffer, Is a Wife Beater. Duh

Monday, February 12, 2018 at 6:48 PM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Rob Porter was the White House staff secretary. As such, he sorted the documents that made it to the president’s desk. But he resigned last week, after The Daily Mail uncovered a White House cover-up of his history of spousal abuse. Two ex-wives reportedly told the FBI over a year ago that Porter abused them (physically,… Read more.