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Gun Violence

A record number of mass shootings in the US has sparked a passionate new call for gun control reform.

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How the NRA resurrected the Second AmendmentHow the NRA resurrected the Second Amendment
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Here’s the story of how America’s gun politics got so broken.

By German Lopez
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Watch a Democratic candidate buy an assault rifle in under 10 minutes — with no background checkWatch a Democratic candidate buy an assault rifle in under 10 minutes — with no background check
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Dan Helmer, who’s running for Congress in Virginia, said the weapon is “functionally similar” to what he used as a soldier in Afghanistan.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
Waffle House shooting near Nashville, Tennessee: what we knowWaffle House shooting near Nashville, Tennessee: what we know
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Four people were killed and two others were injured after a gunman opened fire at a Nashville Waffle House early Sunday morning. Travis Reinking, the suspected shooter, was arrested on Monday.

By Emily Stewart
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The National School Walkout April 20 kicks off the next wave of gun control activismThe National School Walkout April 20 kicks off the next wave of gun control activism
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Students across the country will protest on the 19th anniversary of Columbine.

By Jen Kirby
You’ve heard of David Hogg. But the right has claimed another Parkland student as its own.
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Kyle Kashuv is 16 years old. And now he’s in the middle of one of the most divisive debates in America.

By Jane Coaston
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A Parkland teacher was arrested after leaving a loaded gun in a public bathroomA Parkland teacher was arrested after leaving a loaded gun in a public bathroom
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A homeless man found the gun and fired it.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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This kind of shooting happens every day in America — and we usually ignore itThis kind of shooting happens every day in America — and we usually ignore it
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It’s not what much of the public would consider a mass shooting. But overall, it represents a much deadlier form of gun violence.

By German Lopez
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Sinclair pundit resigns after threatening Parkland survivor David Hogg on TwitterSinclair pundit resigns after threatening Parkland survivor David Hogg on Twitter
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He said he’d like to “ram a hot poker up” the student activist.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
Police shootings are also part of America’s gun problemPolice shootings are also part of America’s gun problem
Gun Violence

A new Vox analysis finds a correlation between levels of gun ownership and killings by police officers.

By German Lopez
Politics
March for Our Lives was the beginning. Town halls are next.March for Our Lives was the beginning. Town halls are next.
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Organizers are pushing for lawmakers to host events on April 7.

By Jen Kirby
Explainers
New York City police shoot and kill unarmed black man, mistaking a silver pipe for a gunNew York City police shoot and kill unarmed black man, mistaking a silver pipe for a gun
Explainers

Media outlets identified the man as Saheed Vassell, who was known to have mental health issues.

By German Lopez
Politics
After Stephon Clark’s death, California may limit when police can shootAfter Stephon Clark’s death, California may limit when police can shoot
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Police have wide latitude to use lethal force. California lawmakers want to change that.

By P.R. Lockhart
Gun Violence
Shooting at YouTube HQ in California: what we knowShooting at YouTube HQ in California: what we know
Gun Violence

Police confirmed one woman, believed to be the suspect, is dead. Three other people were shot.

By German Lopez and Jen Kirby
Politics
NRA board member Ted Nugent: Parkland survivors “have no soul”NRA board member Ted Nugent: Parkland survivors “have no soul”
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Nugent is the latest conservative to personally attack the teenage shooting survivors.

By German Lopez
The Big Idea
The media should stop making school shooters famousThe media should stop making school shooters famous
The Big Idea

Advocates have been pushing for changes surrounding mass shooting reporting for years. After Parkland, let’s act.

By Jaclyn Schildkraut
Explainers
Alton Sterling police shooting: no charges filed against Baton Rouge officersAlton Sterling police shooting: no charges filed against Baton Rouge officers
Explainers

He was seemingly immobile. Then police shot him.

By German Lopez
Politics
Teens started March for Our Lives, but all ages participatedTeens started March for Our Lives, but all ages participated
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A new survey of the Washington, DC, protest suggests that the demonstrations have reached much further than young people.

By German Lopez
Politics
Conservative attacks on March for Our Lives leaders are getting very personalConservative attacks on March for Our Lives leaders are getting very personal
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A Fox News host is under fire after taunting a Parkland survivor over his college rejections.

By German Lopez
Media
Parkland’s black students say they’re being forgotten in the gun control debateParkland’s black students say they’re being forgotten in the gun control debate
Media

“We have been thoroughly underrepresented and, in some cases, misrepresented.”

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
More Americans say guns are the country’s top issue than ever have beforeMore Americans say guns are the country’s top issue than ever have before
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The Parkland shooting could have genuinely changed public opinion.

By Dylan Matthews
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Let’s not repeal the 2nd AmendmentLet’s not repeal the 2nd Amendment
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John Paul Stevens’s call is a counterproductive distraction.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Trump: “THE SECOND AMENDMENT WILL NEVER BE REPEALED!”Trump: “THE SECOND AMENDMENT WILL NEVER BE REPEALED!”
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The president was reacting to an op-ed by a retired Supreme Court justice.

By German Lopez
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Former Supreme Court justice: repeal the 2nd AmendmentFormer Supreme Court justice: repeal the 2nd Amendment
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John Paul Stevens argues that this is the best way to disarm the NRA.

By German Lopez
Politics
The controversy over Killer Mike’s NRATV interview, explainedThe controversy over Killer Mike’s NRATV interview, explained
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Killer Mike said he wouldn’t support his kids taking part in anti-gun protests. A backlash ensued.

By Jane Coaston
Podcasts
After March for Our Lives, what do gun control advocates want?After March for Our Lives, what do gun control advocates want?
Podcast
Podcasts

Three survivors of gun violence reflect on their trauma and what actions should be next.

By Julie Bogen
Media
How Fox News turned the March for Our Lives into an attack on the 2nd AmendmentHow Fox News turned the March for Our Lives into an attack on the 2nd Amendment
Media

On Fox News, it wasn’t about gun control. It was about taking away guns.

By Alvin Chang
Politics
It’s official: March for Our Lives was one of the biggest youth protests since the Vietnam WarIt’s official: March for Our Lives was one of the biggest youth protests since the Vietnam War
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The preliminary crowd counts confirm the weekend’s marches and rallies were huge.

By German Lopez
Politics
Why the March for Our Lives could winWhy the March for Our Lives could win
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By making more people more passionate about gun control, the movement could help close a big gap in the current debate.

By German Lopez
Politics
Parkland students march with $1.05 price tags. It was a message for Marco Rubio.Parkland students march with $1.05 price tags. It was a message for Marco Rubio.
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That’s how much they say each student’s life is worth to the US senator from Florida.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Watch: Emma Gonzalez’s incredible moment of silence at March for Our LivesWatch: Emma Gonzalez’s incredible moment of silence at March for Our Lives
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Gonzalez abruptly went silent for minutes to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

By German Lopez
Criminal Justice
“Vote them out”: March for Our Lives is ready to hold politicians accountable“Vote them out”: March for Our Lives is ready to hold politicians accountable
Criminal Justice

They blame the NRA. They blame Congress. They blame American voters. Now they’re ready to step up.

By Jen Kirby
Gun Violence
The March for Our Lives, explainedThe March for Our Lives, explained
Gun Violence

Thousands turned out for rallies in Washington, DC, and hundreds of cities across the United States.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
11-year-old Naomi Wadler at March for Our Lives: “never again” for black victims too11-year-old Naomi Wadler at March for Our Lives: “never again” for black victims too
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Her call brings attention to an overlooked part of America’s gun problem.

By German Lopez
Politics
March for Our Lives’ Edna Chavez speaks for the kind of gun violence that doesn’t make front pagesMarch for Our Lives’ Edna Chavez speaks for the kind of gun violence that doesn’t make front pages
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America’s gun problem goes much, much further than mass shootings.

By German Lopez
March for Our Lives in photos
Criminal Justice

Thousands of students gathered in the nation’s capital to protest for gun control and safer schools.

By German Lopez and Christina Animashaun
Criminal Justice
“I hope you know that it’s not that we didn’t try”: a Columbine and Parkland survivor talk“I hope you know that it’s not that we didn’t try”: a Columbine and Parkland survivor talk
Criminal Justice

A conversation between survivors of two school shootings, a generation apart, ahead of the March for Our Lives.

By Vox First Person
Gun Violence
How to watch the March for Our LivesHow to watch the March for Our Lives
Gun Violence

Coverage on Vox’s Facebook and Twitter starts at 12 pm Eastern.

By Rachel Wolfe and German Lopez
Politics
March for Our Lives protest signs blast politicians and the NRAMarch for Our Lives protest signs blast politicians and the NRA
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The signs range from clever and funny to downright tragic and sad.

By German Lopez
Video
How the NRA derails gun control debatesHow the NRA derails gun control debates
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Video

The NRA speaks for gun companies. Why should we listen?

By Carlos Maza
Politics
Trump administration moves to ban bump stocksTrump administration moves to ban bump stocks
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The Department of Justice proposed the new regulation on Friday.

By German Lopez