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Gun Violence Shootings Archive

Archives for April 2021

Politics
The Supreme Court will hear a major Second Amendment case that could gut US gun lawsThe Supreme Court will hear a major Second Amendment case that could gut US gun laws
Politics

The Supreme Court could make the NRA’s dreams come true.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
“We are shook, again”“We are shook, again”
Politics

Sikh Americans recall targeted violence they’ve faced in wake of Indianapolis shooting.

By Li Zhou
Politics
America’s unique gun violence problem, explained in 16 maps and chartsAmerica’s unique gun violence problem, explained in 16 maps and charts
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Politics

In the developed world, these levels of gun violence are a uniquely American problem. Here’s why.

By German Lopez
Politics
Violent crime is up. Newsmax and OANN viewers are most likely to say so.Violent crime is up. Newsmax and OANN viewers are most likely to say so.
Politics

People are bad at judging crime trends.

By Jerusalem Demsas
Explainers
Biden’s executive actions tackle a small part of America’s enormous gun problemBiden’s executive actions tackle a small part of America’s enormous gun problem
Explainers

Biden announced six executive actions meant to curb gun violence in America.

By Gregory Svirnovskiy

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