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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.

Politics
Marshall County, Kentucky, high school shooting: what we knowMarshall County, Kentucky, high school shooting: what we know
Politics

At least two people were killed and 18 others were injured, according to police.

By German Lopez
Politics
“Voices, chaos in the background”: mom recalls Kentucky school shooting victim’s last phone call“Voices, chaos in the background”: mom recalls Kentucky school shooting victim’s last phone call
Politics

Fifteen-year-old Bailey Holt was one of two students shot and killed by a classmate at Marshall County High School.

By German Lopez
Criminal Justice
Colorado shooting: what we know so farColorado shooting: what we know so far
Criminal Justice

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado reported “multiple deputies down” in a shooting on Sunday.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
A chilling reminder: the name and face of every single Sandy Hook shooting victimA chilling reminder: the name and face of every single Sandy Hook shooting victim
Explainers
Ex-cop Michael Slager sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing unarmed black manEx-cop Michael Slager sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing unarmed black man
Explainers

A bystander’s video showed police officer Michael Slager shooting and killing the fleeing, unarmed Walter Scott.

By German Lopez
Police Violence
The Walter Scott shooting in South CarolinaThe Walter Scott shooting in South Carolina
Police Violence

All our coverage of the shooting of Walter Scott in North Charleston, South Carolina.

By Vox Staff
Defense & Security
How an Air Force blunder let the Texas church shooter buy a gunHow an Air Force blunder let the Texas church shooter buy a gun
Defense & Security

Bureaucratic mistakes have consequences.

By Alex Ward
Culture
Watch: Samantha Bee on why “abused women are the canary in the coal mine for mass shootings”Watch: Samantha Bee on why “abused women are the canary in the coal mine for mass shootings”
Culture

Bee explains how “the boyfriend loophole” keeps domestic abusers armed and dangerous.

By Caroline Framke
Gun Violence
Sutherland Springs, Texas, church shooting: what we knowSutherland Springs, Texas, church shooting: what we know
Gun Violence

At least 26 people were killed in a shooting at the First Baptist Church on Sunday morning.

By German Lopez and Karen Turner
Politics
The Texas shooting shows why “a good guy with a gun” isn’t enoughThe Texas shooting shows why “a good guy with a gun” isn’t enough
Politics

America should look to its laws, not armed civilians, to address gun violence.

By German Lopez
Criminal Justice
The link between domestic violence and mass shootings, explained by a gun policy expertThe link between domestic violence and mass shootings, explained by a gun policy expert
Criminal Justice

Devin Patrick Kelley had a history of domestic violence. So did Omar Mateen and many, many others. What’s going on?

By Hope Reese
World Politics
A huge international study of gun control finds strong evidence that it actually worksA huge international study of gun control finds strong evidence that it actually works
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World Politics

It looked at 130 studies from 10 different countries.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
“Time for Congress to get off its ass”: Chris Murphy demands action after Las Vegas massacre“Time for Congress to get off its ass”: Chris Murphy demands action after Las Vegas massacre
Politics

“This must stop,” the Democratic Connecticut senator said.

By Jeff Stein
Culture
TV can talk about uncomfortable things. The Carmichael Show’s episode on gun violence proves it.TV can talk about uncomfortable things. The Carmichael Show’s episode on gun violence proves it.
Culture

The NBC sitcom was abruptly canceled. This standout episode shows why that’s a real shame.

By Caroline Framke
Explainers
Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Sylville Smith cleared of reckless homicideMilwaukee police officer who shot and killed Sylville Smith cleared of reckless homicide
Explainers

Milwaukee officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown was cleared by a jury after shooting Sylville Smith, which sparked a weekend of riots last year.

By German Lopez and Michelle Garcia
Explainers
The Minnesota police officer who shot Philando Castile was cleared of manslaughterThe Minnesota police officer who shot Philando Castile was cleared of manslaughter
Explainers

Another police shooting in America.

By German Lopez
Politics
The Virginia shooting rattled Congress. Other shootings should, too.The Virginia shooting rattled Congress. Other shootings should, too.
Politics

My suburb is a shelter from the brutal realities of gun violence

By Jim Tankersley
Politics
Can Donald Trump be America’s consoler-in-chief?Can Donald Trump be America’s consoler-in-chief?
Politics

Trump knows how to capitalize on fear. After two mass shootings in one day, he needs to tamp it down.

By Yochi Dreazen
Gun Violence
UPS shooting in San Francisco: what we know so farUPS shooting in San Francisco: what we know so far
Gun Violence

The gunman fatally shot three victims before killing himself.

By Rebecca Tan
Politics
Rep. Mo Brooks saw his colleague get shot. It didn’t change his mind about gun control.Rep. Mo Brooks saw his colleague get shot. It didn’t change his mind about gun control.
Politics

Brooks: America shouldn’t get rid of any constitutional right — even if it has a “bad side effect.”

By Dara Lind
Gun Violence
Orlando, Florida, workplace shooting: what we knowOrlando, Florida, workplace shooting: what we know
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Gun Violence

The incident was reportedly work-related and not linked to terrorism.

By German Lopez
Explainers
Oklahoma police officer who shot and killed Terence Crutcher found not guilty of manslaughterOklahoma police officer who shot and killed Terence Crutcher found not guilty of manslaughter
Explainers

Here’s what we know about yet another police shooting to make national headlines.

By German Lopez
Politics
America’s domestic violence problem is closely tied to its gun problemAmerica’s domestic violence problem is closely tied to its gun problem
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Politics

The San Bernardino elementary school shooting is another example of guns making domestic violence deadly.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
San Bernardino, California, elementary school shooting: what we know so farSan Bernardino, California, elementary school shooting: what we know so far
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Gun Violence

A shooting was reported at North Park Elementary School.

By German Lopez
Religion
Charleston shooting: gunman kills 9 people at black churchCharleston shooting: gunman kills 9 people at black church
Religion

Police are searching for the man who fired shots at the historically back Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC.

By Vox Staff
Politics
Many mass shooters have a history of domestic violence. It’s time to pay attention.Many mass shooters have a history of domestic violence. It’s time to pay attention.
Politics

The Florida airport shooting suspect is just the latest example.

By Emily Crockett
Criminal Justice
210 people were shot in America on the first day of 2017210 people were shot in America on the first day of 2017
Criminal Justice

On New Year’s Day, 64 Americans were killed and 146 were injured in gun-related incidents.

By Zachary Crockett
Politics
How America fails to learn from its racist history, in 2 paragraphsHow America fails to learn from its racist history, in 2 paragraphs
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Politics

Germans are taught that their historical horrors were collective failures. Americans, on the other hand…

By German Lopez
Explainers
Charlotte police officer who shot and killed Keith Lamont Scott will not face chargesCharlotte police officer who shot and killed Keith Lamont Scott will not face charges
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Explainers

Police claim Scott, a black man, was armed and posed an immediate physical threat to officers.

By German Lopez
Politics
Donald Trump’s election is a disaster for gunmakers. Really.Donald Trump’s election is a disaster for gunmakers. Really.
Politics

Two leading gunmakers saw their stocks fall by double digits today.

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
Journalist covering Standing Rock captures video of police shooting her point blank with rubber bulletJournalist covering Standing Rock captures video of police shooting her point blank with rubber bullet
Politics

This is the latest evidence of escalating police violence.

By Victoria M. Massie
A black photographer and Indian reporter were doing their jobs by a school. Someone called the cops.
Police Violence

Just another example of very obvious racial profiling.

By German Lopez
2016 Presidential Election
Trump is very worried about Chicago gun violence. His running mate’s lax gun laws don’t help.Trump is very worried about Chicago gun violence. His running mate’s lax gun laws don’t help.
2016 Presidential Election

One Chicago police study found that 19 percent of guns recovered on the streets could be traced to Indiana.

By German Lopez
Watch a 9-year-old black girl’s powerful statement on police shootings to Charlotte’s City Council
Politics

“We shouldn’t have to protest because y’all are treating us wrong.”

By German Lopez
Politics
Keith Lamont Scott’s wife filmed as Charlotte police shot and killed her husbandKeith Lamont Scott’s wife filmed as Charlotte police shot and killed her husband
Politics

Police refuse to release videos of Scott’s death. But we now have some partial footage — from Scott’s wife.

By German Lopez
Politics
Charlotte is the latest city to explode over a police shooting. It won’t be the last.Charlotte is the latest city to explode over a police shooting. It won’t be the last.
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Politics

Charlotte isn’t an outlier. Charlotte is America.

By German Lopez
If you don’t understand Black Lives Matter after Terence Crutcher’s death, you never will
Police Violence

His car broke down. An officer said he looked “bad.” Now he’s dead.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Police Violence
You’ll have to scroll for a very long time to get through this list of police shooting victimsYou’ll have to scroll for a very long time to get through this list of police shooting victims
Police Violence

The more than 2,000 people killed by police since August 2014, in one list.

By German Lopez and Soo Oh
Politics
Police killings since Ferguson, in one mapPolice killings since Ferguson, in one map
Politics

Here’s how many people police have killed since the shooting of Michael Brown.

By German Lopez and Soo Oh
Explainers
Columbus police shoot and kill 13-year-old Tyre King after mistaking BB gun for real firearmColumbus police shoot and kill 13-year-old Tyre King after mistaking BB gun for real firearm
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Explainers

Here’s what we know about the latest police shooting to draw national attention.

By German Lopez