Journalist, Humorist, Novelist, and Book & Pitch Doctor

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In Coffey’s column, The Beejezus Out of Me, she covers breaking news in the world of startling behavioral sciences. Sometimes—but only sometimes—she adds humor.

Mean vs. Kind Humor
Louis C. K., the Dobie Gillis show, and borderline personality

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Tough Love for Dog Lovers
New research shows he (or she) is just not that into you.

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Why Don’t Women Leave Batterers?
Knocks to the head may diminish them so much that they can’t.

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Is America Safer When Good Guys Have Guns?
Homicide data + Crime Victimization Survey Results = Surprise

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