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Gun Violence
Guns Killed a Record Number of Children in the US in 2021
Gun deaths of children increased by over 40 percent between 2018 and 2021.
Pence Criticized Over Call for “Expedited” Death Penalty for Mass Shooters
Experts on violence widely agree that the death penalty is not an effective deterrent.
DeSantis Booed at Vigil for Victims of Racist Shooting in Jacksonville
Many Floridians have condemned Gov. Ron DeSantis's "war on woke" for fomenting racism toward Black people in the state.
4 Years After El Paso Massacre, Republicans Use Same Rhetoric as Mass Shooters
Over 160 groups are demanding congressional leadership condemn dangerous rhetoric about an “invasion” at the border.
We Can’t Tackle Gun Violence Until We Address Racial Inequity
Years of abandonment of working-class Black communities and incredible wealth inequality lies at the root of this issue.
How Do We Prevent Gun Violence Without Police? Look to Abolitionists.
Building authentic relationships is key to creating lasting safety beyond the reach of institutions of carceral control.
House Democrats Are Pushing to Force a Vote on Banning Assault Weapons
The push comes amid a record-breaking increase in gun violence.
Gun Deaths Hit Record High of Nearly 49,000 in 2021
Firearms were the leading cause of death for children in 2021, surpassing COVID deaths.
Gavin Newsom Calls for Longshot Proposal: Amend Constitution for Gun Reforms
Newsom says the amendment is necessary because "a lot of the laws we've passed are being rolled back by federal courts."
Texas Bans Civics Lessons Involving Student Interactions With Elected Officials
Students have historically led social justice efforts that wouldn’t be possible without contact with elected officials.