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Linda M. Woolf Ph.D.,

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Linda Woolf, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at Webster University. She researches human rights, hate, peace and political psychology.

Recent Posts
Arming Teachers: Good or Bad Idea?

Is arming teachers the solution to mass shootings in schools? What are the ramifications of such proposals?

Is arming teachers the solution to mass shootings in schools? What are the ramifications of such proposals?

Mass Shootings: What Role Do Guns Play?

Is it true the mental health concerns are the cause of mass shooting? Or is it bullying, video games, or hate? And what is the role of guns?

Is it true the mental health concerns are the cause of mass shooting? Or is it bullying, video games, or hate? And what is the role of guns?

Mom? Dad? Can I Have Lunch with a Nazi?

If your child asked if it was okay to have lunch with a stranger who is a Nazi or KKK, chances are you would say “No.” So, is your child at risk for exposure to a hate group?

If your child asked if it was okay to have lunch with a stranger who is a Nazi or KKK, chances are you would say “No.” So, is your child at risk for exposure to a hate group?

Responding to Hate: Should We Just “Love One Another”?

Is "just love one other" a solution to rise of hate in the United States? Or do we need to take a deeper look at issues of social justice and human rights?

Is "just love one other" a solution to rise of hate in the United States? Or do we need to take a deeper look at issues of social justice and human rights?

Codifying Discrimination: Trump’s Anti-Transgender Policy

Why President Trump’s policy banning transgender Americans from military service promotes a culture of intolerance and is fundamentally flawed.

Why President Trump’s policy banning transgender Americans from military service promotes a culture of intolerance and is fundamentally flawed.

End Psychology's Role in National Security Interrogations

Should psychologists continue to participate in national security interrogations as a means to keep such practices "safe, effective, and legal" or does such involvement violate APA ethics and policy?

Should psychologists continue to participate in national security interrogations as a means to keep such practices "safe, effective, and legal" or does such involvement violate APA ethics and policy?