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11 facts about gun violence in the United States
Gun crime is more prevalent in the US than in other rich countriesGun crime is more prevalent in the US than in other rich countries
11 facts about gun violence in the United States

It’s a unique problem.

By Dylan Matthews
11 facts about gun violence in the United States
Gun homicides (like all homicides) are down from the 1980s/1990sGun homicides (like all homicides) are down from the 1980s/1990s
11 facts about gun violence in the United States

It’s really a lot better than it was.

By Dylan Matthews
11 facts about gun violence in the United States
Places with more guns have more homicidesPlaces with more guns have more homicides
11 facts about gun violence in the United States

The relationship is real.

By Dylan Matthews
11 facts about gun violence in the United States
There are more gun suicides than gun homicides in AmericaThere are more gun suicides than gun homicides in America
11 facts about gun violence in the United States

Nearly 23,000 people died by firearm suicide in 2016.

By Dylan Matthews
11 facts about gun violence in the United States
Suicide is more common in places with more gunsSuicide is more common in places with more guns
11 facts about gun violence in the United States

This is America’s greatest gun problem.

By Dylan Matthews
11 facts about gun violence in the United States
Living in a house with a gun increases your odds of deathLiving in a house with a gun increases your odds of death
11 facts about gun violence in the United States

It’s an unnecessary risk.

By Dylan Matthews
11 facts about gun violence in the United States
Guns contribute to domestic violenceGuns contribute to domestic violence
11 facts about gun violence in the United States

They’re a major risk factor.

By Dylan Matthews
11 facts about gun violence in the United States
Mass shootings represent a tiny share of all shooting deathsMass shootings represent a tiny share of all shooting deaths
11 facts about gun violence in the United States

Suicide is a much bigger deal.

By Dylan Matthews
11 facts about gun violence in the United States
A tiny fraction of gun violence is committed by the mentally illA tiny fraction of gun violence is committed by the mentally ill
11 facts about gun violence in the United States

Drug and alcohol abuse are much more important factors than, say, schizophrenia.

By Dylan Matthews
11 facts about gun violence in the United States
Gun control is generally popularGun control is generally popular
11 facts about gun violence in the United States

But there are some exceptions.

By Dylan Matthews
Gerrymandering, explained
What is gerrymandering?What is gerrymandering?
Gerrymandering, explained

The infamous practice, explained.

By Andrew Prokop
Gerrymandering, explained
Who actually does the gerrymandering?Who actually does the gerrymandering?
Gerrymandering, explained

Different states handle redistricting differently.

By Andrew Prokop
Gerrymandering, explained
Where does the term gerrymandering come from?Where does the term gerrymandering come from?
Gerrymandering, explained

The legacy of Elbridge Gerry.

By Andrew Prokop
Gerrymandering, explained
Does gerrymandering cause political polarization?Does gerrymandering cause political polarization?
Gerrymandering, explained

What political scientists think.

By Andrew Prokop
Gerrymandering, explained
What is racial gerrymandering?What is racial gerrymandering?
Gerrymandering, explained

It can be done to disenfranchise minority groups — or to benefit them.

By Andrew Prokop

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