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Gun Violence Shootings Archive

Archives for September 2024

Supreme Court
What will the Supreme Court unleash on America in its new term?What will the Supreme Court unleash on America in its new term?
Supreme Court

The justices return to Washington after an unforgivable betrayal.

By Ian Millhiser
America’s unique, enduring gun problem, explained
Gun Violence

The factors that lead to tragedies like the Birmingham shooting are deeply ingrained in US politics, culture, and law.

By Li Zhou, Nicole Narea and 2 more
This book is changing how cities fight gun violence
Politics

Thomas Abt’s Bleeding Out has become foundational in tackling urban violence across the US.

By Marin Cogan
Policy
The precedent-setting push to hold parents responsible for school shootingsThe precedent-setting push to hold parents responsible for school shootings
Policy

First Jennifer and James Crumbley were charged; now it’s Colin Gray, father of the Apalachee school shooting suspect.

By Aja Romano
Politics
How to stop mass shootings before they startHow to stop mass shootings before they start
Politics

Apalachee High School in Georgia is the latest in a long list of school shootings. Here’s what experts say can help.

By Marin Cogan