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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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America’s gun laws are already weak — and a growing loophole is making them even weakerAmerica’s gun laws are already weak — and a growing loophole is making them even weaker
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A new report finds that a big loophole in the federal background check system seems to be getting worse.

By German Lopez
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Dick’s Sporting Goods says it won’t sell assault weapons anymore. It said the same thing in 2012.Dick’s Sporting Goods says it won’t sell assault weapons anymore. It said the same thing in 2012.
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The company made the same decision after Sandy Hook but says this time it’s permanent.

By Emily Stewart
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Trump says he would run into Parkland high school “even if I didn’t have a weapon”Trump says he would run into Parkland high school “even if I didn’t have a weapon”
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It’s not the first time he’s suggested gun violence could be stopped by a would-be action hero: himself.

By Jen Kirby
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Washington governor calls out Trump — to his face — on his idea to arm teachersWashington governor calls out Trump — to his face — on his idea to arm teachers
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“We need a little less tweeting, a little more listening.”

By German Lopez
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MSNBC and CNN took the NRA’s bait on arming teachersMSNBC and CNN took the NRA’s bait on arming teachers
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Outlandish ideas are a gun rights strategy to deflect from real policy.

By Alvin Chang
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What police missed before the Florida shootingWhat police missed before the Florida shooting
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Police missed a lot of red flags. But it remains unclear if they could have done much with the hints they had.

By German Lopez
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How an Australian politician views the gun debate in the USHow an Australian politician views the gun debate in the US
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It took one mass shooting for Australia to pass gun reform.

By Ella Nilsen
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5 Republican and Democratic governors on what states can do on gun control5 Republican and Democratic governors on what states can do on gun control
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Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval: “This event in Las Vegas has changed everything for me.”

By Ella Nilsen
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After Parkland, gun control is on the table for some conservativesAfter Parkland, gun control is on the table for some conservatives
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But will new laws follow?

By Jane Coaston
Culture
CNN’s town hall on gun violence was the network at its best — and worstCNN’s town hall on gun violence was the network at its best — and worst
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The teens might not save us, but neither will CNN.

By Emily St. James
Politics
Trump: 10 to 20% of teachers are “very gun-adept.” Reality: not even close.Trump: 10 to 20% of teachers are “very gun-adept.” Reality: not even close.
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Trump wants to solve school shootings by arming teachers with “military or special training.” There aren’t many of them.

By Rachel Wolfe
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Multiple armed officers hung back during Florida school shooting, reports sayMultiple armed officers hung back during Florida school shooting, reports say
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There were several good guys with guns outside. They didn’t help.

By Emily Stewart
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These are the companies cutting ties with the NRA after Florida shootingThese are the companies cutting ties with the NRA after Florida shooting
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Delta. Hertz. MetLife. Symantec. TrueCar.

By Emily Stewart
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Parkland is sparking a difficult conversation about race, trauma, and public supportParkland is sparking a difficult conversation about race, trauma, and public support
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A question of the activism we acknowledge and the activism we ignore.

By P.R. Lockhart
Science
Guns are killing high school kids across America at alarming ratesGuns are killing high school kids across America at alarming rates
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Firearms killed more 15 to 19 year olds than cancer, heart disease, and diabetes combined in 2016.

By Julia Belluz
Criminal Justice
#BoycottNRA social media movement takes down company partnerships with the gun lobby#BoycottNRA social media movement takes down company partnerships with the gun lobby
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Enterprise, the First National Bank of Omaha, Symantec, and SimpliSafe have ended partnerships with the organization.

By Rachel Wolfe
Politics
Trump: armed officer at Florida school “was not a credit to law enforcement, that I can tell you”Trump: armed officer at Florida school “was not a credit to law enforcement, that I can tell you”
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The president said one armed guard isn’t enough. “You would have to have 150 real guns.”

By German Lopez
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Why the NRA wants you to talk about arming teachersWhy the NRA wants you to talk about arming teachers
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When something like this consumes attention, the public and lawmakers don’t talk about the real issue.

By German Lopez
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NRA head Wayne LaPierre blames socialism for gun control push since ParklandNRA head Wayne LaPierre blames socialism for gun control push since Parkland
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He doubled down on criticizing gun control advocates days after 17 people were killed at a Florida high school.

By Alex Ward
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Teenagers are doing the impossible: keeping America’s attention on gunsTeenagers are doing the impossible: keeping America’s attention on guns
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The data hints they are successfully keeping our attention on gun control.

By Alvin Chang
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The NRA just released an absurd, offensive video blaming the media for mass shootingsThe NRA just released an absurd, offensive video blaming the media for mass shootings
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The organization is trying to pass the blame to other groups.

By German Lopez
Defense & Security
“We should act”: former top military officials tweet support for gun reform“We should act”: former top military officials tweet support for gun reform
Defense & Security

That adds to a growing veterans movement for changes to gun laws.

By Alex Ward
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Trump’s compromises on guns, explainedTrump’s compromises on guns, explained
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Trump didn’t mention gun control in his initial response to the Florida shooting. But he’s come around to limited policies.

By German Lopez
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The Parkland conspiracy theories, explainedThe Parkland conspiracy theories, explained
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Crisis actors? The deep state?

By Matthew Yglesias
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What you missed in Wednesday night’s intense CNN town hall on gun violenceWhat you missed in Wednesday night’s intense CNN town hall on gun violence
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Students delivered tough questions to Marco Rubio. And even the NRA showed up.

By Jen Kirby
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Trump used crib notes at White House listening session on school shootingsTrump used crib notes at White House listening session on school shootings
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A photographer captured his talking points.

By Jen Kirby
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Parkland shooting survivor Samuel Zeif to Trump: “How did this not stop after Columbine?”Parkland shooting survivor Samuel Zeif to Trump: “How did this not stop after Columbine?”
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A Parkland survivor delivers an emotional plea during President Trump’s listening session at the White House.

By Jen Kirby
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Texas superintendent threatens 3-day suspension for students who walk out to protest gun lawsTexas superintendent threatens 3-day suspension for students who walk out to protest gun laws
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“A school is a place to learn and grow educationally, emotionally and morally. A disruption of the school will not be tolerated.”

By Jen Kirby
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Students are rising up against gun violence in the aftermath of the Florida shootingStudents are rising up against gun violence in the aftermath of the Florida shooting
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Two major protests are already scheduled for March.

By German Lopez
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A week ago, Delaney Tarr was thinking about prom. Now she’s trying to change gun laws.A week ago, Delaney Tarr was thinking about prom. Now she’s trying to change gun laws.
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“We are teenagers who have nothing to lose.”

By Jen Kirby
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Why mass shootings don’t convince gun owners to support gun controlWhy mass shootings don’t convince gun owners to support gun control
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The differences on guns run far deeper than evidence or persuasion.

By David Roberts
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To protect the Second Amendment, conservatives are dumping on the Fourth and FifthTo protect the Second Amendment, conservatives are dumping on the Fourth and Fifth
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Donald Trump’s confidant suggests flying armed drones over schools to stop school shootings.

By Jane Coaston
Gun Violence
The FBI had a tip that Nikolas Cruz wanted to kill people — and didn’t actThe FBI had a tip that Nikolas Cruz wanted to kill people — and didn’t act
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The tip wasn’t passed on or properly investigated, the FBI admitted.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Marco Rubio’s case against gun control defies simple logicMarco Rubio’s case against gun control defies simple logic
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It’s basically an argument against having any laws.

By German Lopez
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I asked 5 senators about Congress’s inaction on gun controlI asked 5 senators about Congress’s inaction on gun control
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“There are reasonable gun safety measures that this country is clamoring for.”

By Ella Nilsen
World Politics
The vital lesson from Australia’s last mass shooting that Trump’s Florida speech missedThe vital lesson from Australia’s last mass shooting that Trump’s Florida speech missed
World Politics

Trump’s speech ignored gun control. Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard took the opposite tack — and passed a landmark gun control bill.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Watch a teenage Parkland survivor’s powerful call for legislative actionWatch a teenage Parkland survivor’s powerful call for legislative action
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“Please! We are children. You guys are, like, the adults.”

By Matthew Yglesias
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Watch Trump address the Parkland, Florida, school shootingWatch Trump address the Parkland, Florida, school shooting
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The president will give a statement on the tragedy.

By Rachel Wolfe
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Last February, Trump signed a bill making it easier for people with mental illness to buy gunsLast February, Trump signed a bill making it easier for people with mental illness to buy guns
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Republicans rolled back even the most modest gun regulations.

By Matthew Yglesias
World Politics
One map that puts America’s gun violence epidemic in perspectiveOne map that puts America’s gun violence epidemic in perspective
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The US has nearly twice as many guns as Yemen, the country with the next-highest gun ownership rate in the world.

By Zack Beauchamp