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Gun Violence

After Months of Inaction, 2 White Men Are Charged With Murder of Ahmaud Arbery
The arrests came two days after video of the attack in February was shared with the public, sparking widespread outrage.

Gun Violence Increases in the US Amid COVID-19 Shutdown
The challenge of access to medical care amid the pandemic has been exacerbated by increased death and injury from guns.

Ahmaud Arbery Murder Finally Gets Georgia DA’s Attention After Graphic Video
Many want the immediate arrest of the two white men involved in the Black jogger's death.

Jewish Community Denounces Anti-Semitic Attacks Fueled by Trump Administration
Anti-Semitism is on the rise and hate crimes increased in 2019 more than any time in half a century.

This Court Case Could Be a Turning Point in Tackling Gun Violence
A lawsuit could finally put a dent in the immunity from liability currently enjoyed by gun manufacturers.

The Most Active White Supremacist Group in the US Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Patriot Front was formed in the aftermath of the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017.

Texas Weakens Gun Laws One Day After Odessa Massacre Leaves 7 Dead, 22 Injured
It is now easier to carry guns in Texas churches, schools and apartment buildings.

West Texas Mass Shooting Provokes Fresh Calls for Stricter Gun Laws
At least seven people were killed and several more were injured on Saturday in a mass shooting near Odessa, Texas.

Meet the Parkland Father Keeping His Son’s Message Alive Through Art
Manuel Oliver has been tackling the gun violence epidemic through “nonviolent creative confrontation.”

Walmart Employees Organize for Gun Safety at Work
United for Respect is helping employees organize to change the company's gun policies in the wake of mass shootings.