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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.

I looked for a state that’s taking gun violence seriously. I found Massachusetts.
Gun Violence

Massachusetts offers a model for dealing with gun violence that the rest of the country could follow.

By German Lopez
Politics
The NRA told doctors to “stay in your lane” on guns. I’m a doctor. This is my lane.The NRA told doctors to “stay in your lane” on guns. I’m a doctor. This is my lane.
Politics

We see the human toll of gun violence every day.

By Dr. Judy Melinek
Politics
Australia’s terrorist attack killed far fewer people than the US’s mass shooting 24 hours earlierAustralia’s terrorist attack killed far fewer people than the US’s mass shooting 24 hours earlier
Gun Violence
He survived one mass shooting only to die in anotherHe survived one mass shooting only to die in another
Gun Violence

Telemachus Orfanos’s mother called for stronger gun laws after his death.

By German Lopez
Politics
This European comedy sketch explains how the world sees America’s gun problemThis European comedy sketch explains how the world sees America’s gun problem
Politics

From the outside, it’s just baffling.

By German Lopez
Politics
Marsha Blackburn is an NRA favorite. Her comments on a mass shooting show why.Marsha Blackburn is an NRA favorite. Her comments on a mass shooting show why.
Politics

The NRA spent $1.25 million to get her elected.

By Aaron Rupar
Gun Violence
Mass shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California: what we know so farMass shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California: what we know so far
Gun Violence

A suspect killed 12 people at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California.

By Jen Kirby and Jennifer Williams
Politics
It’s the guns. The guns are the problem.It’s the guns. The guns are the problem.
Politics

America’s easy access to guns is enabling all these mass shootings.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
The 2018 midterm elections may have exposed a shift on gun controlThe 2018 midterm elections may have exposed a shift on gun control
Gun Violence

Gun control advocates didn’t get every win they wanted, but there were some big victories.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
Washington votes to strengthen gun laws with Initiative 1639Washington votes to strengthen gun laws with Initiative 1639
Gun Violence

It was the only state ballot measure on guns this year — and it won.

By German Lopez
Criminal Justice
How mass shooters practice their hate onlineHow mass shooters practice their hate online
Criminal Justice

Shooters like Scott Beierle often leave behind a trail of hate. And some are part of online communities that encourage and celebrate violence.

By Anna North
Religion
The centuries-old history of Jewish “puppet master” conspiracy theoriesThe centuries-old history of Jewish “puppet master” conspiracy theories
Religion

The alleged Pittsburgh synagogue shooter thought George Soros was controlling the world economy. Here’s the anti-Semitic history of that far-right narrative.

By Tara Isabella Burton
Explainers
How anti-Semitism festers online, explained by a monitor of the darkest corners of the internetHow anti-Semitism festers online, explained by a monitor of the darkest corners of the internet
Explainers

A Media Matters researcher says anti-Semitism is “front and center” in every hate movement in the US.

By Tara Isabella Burton
Politics
Trump: the media never blamed Obama for the Charleston church shootingTrump: the media never blamed Obama for the Charleston church shooting
Politics

Trump is upset that the media linked him to the pipe bomb mailer but didn’t link Obama to the church shooting.

By German Lopez
Culture
The Heathers TV show was pulled following a mass shooting — for the third time this yearThe Heathers TV show was pulled following a mass shooting — for the third time this year
Culture

America’s constant mass shootings keep making it feel tasteless.

By Constance Grady
Gun Violence
The conspiracy theory that led to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, explainedThe conspiracy theory that led to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, explained
Gun Violence

Xenophobic panic over the migrant caravan found a target: Jews who helped resettle refugees.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Trump’s responses to mass shootings are a giant lie by omissionTrump’s responses to mass shootings are a giant lie by omission
Politics

Trump has blamed mental health, video games, and security for mass shootings. But not guns.

By German Lopez
Politics
Gab, the social media platform favored by the alleged Pittsburgh shooter, explainedGab, the social media platform favored by the alleged Pittsburgh shooter, explained
Politics

“We believe that the only valid form of censorship is an individual’s own choice to opt-out.”

By Jane Coaston
Criminal Justice
Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh: what we knowSynagogue shooting in Pittsburgh: what we know
Criminal Justice

A gunman killed 11 at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

By Emily Stewart and Alex Ward
Religion
Why extremists keep attacking places of worshipWhy extremists keep attacking places of worship
Religion

An attack at a synagogue strikes at the heart of a community.

By Tara Isabella Burton
Politics
Foreign leaders are “appalled” at the Pittsburgh shootingForeign leaders are “appalled” at the Pittsburgh shooting
Politics

Leaders from North America, Europe, and the Middle East have made statements.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump calls the Pittsburgh shooting “anti-Semitic” and a “wicked act of mass murder”Trump calls the Pittsburgh shooting “anti-Semitic” and a “wicked act of mass murder”
Politics

He made the comments ahead of a speech to the Future Farmers of America.

By Alex Ward
Gun Violence
The synagogue shooting is another example of America’s gun problemThe synagogue shooting is another example of America’s gun problem
Gun Violence

Shootings like this are enabled by America’s easy access to guns.

By German Lopez
Criminal Justice
The Kentucky Kroger shooting may have been a racist attackThe Kentucky Kroger shooting may have been a racist attack
Criminal Justice

Police are still investigating a motive, but some evidence suggests the suspect may have been motivated by race.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
The South Carolina shooting shows America’s gun problem hurts police tooThe South Carolina shooting shows America’s gun problem hurts police too
Gun Violence

If you’re worried about police getting killed in the line of duty, look at America’s easy access to guns.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
Florence County, South Carolina, shooting of police officers: what we knowFlorence County, South Carolina, shooting of police officers: what we know
Gun Violence

A suspect is in custody and officials say the area is now safe.

By German Lopez and Jennifer Williams
Police Violence
The Dallas police officer who shot Botham Jean has been firedThe Dallas police officer who shot Botham Jean has been fired
Police Violence

Weeks after she walked into the wrong apartment and killed the 26-year-old, Amber Guyger is no longer a police officer.

By P.R. Lockhart
Criminal Justice
Cody Wilson, 3D-printed gun creator, arrested in TaiwanCody Wilson, 3D-printed gun creator, arrested in Taiwan
Criminal Justice

Wilson is wanted in the US for sexually assaulting a minor.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
Aberdeen, Maryland, shooting at Rite Aid distribution center: what we knowAberdeen, Maryland, shooting at Rite Aid distribution center: what we know
Gun Violence

Four people, including the shooter, were killed, and three more were injured, the Harford County sheriff said.

By German Lopez
Politics
There have been 263 days in 2018 — and 262 mass shootings in AmericaThere have been 263 days in 2018 — and 262 mass shootings in America
Politics

Nearly one mass shooting a day, according to the Gun Violence Archive’s count.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
“This is the new normal”: shooter in Bakersfield, California, kills 5 people and himself“This is the new normal”: shooter in Bakersfield, California, kills 5 people and himself
Gun Violence

America is becoming desensitized to mass gun violence.

By German Lopez
Politics
Kavanaugh: I ignored a Parkland victim’s father because I thought he was just another protesterKavanaugh: I ignored a Parkland victim’s father because I thought he was just another protester
Politics

He explains the apparent rebuff in recent written answers.

By Li Zhou
Gun Violence
Downtown Cincinnati shooting: what we knowDowntown Cincinnati shooting: what we know
Gun Violence

Multiple people were shot and killed, according to city officials.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
Brett Kavanaugh’s 2nd Amendment views, explainedBrett Kavanaugh’s 2nd Amendment views, explained
Gun Violence

Kavanaugh seems poised to cement, if not expand, gun rights in America.

By German Lopez
Politics
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s disastrous handling of a police shooting tanked his reelection bidChicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s disastrous handling of a police shooting tanked his reelection bid
Politics

Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday announced that he won’t run for a third term.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
A Parkland survivor is teaming up with a top gamer and NFL player to raise money for Jacksonville victimsA Parkland survivor is teaming up with a top gamer and NFL player to raise money for Jacksonville victims
Gun Violence

Cameron Kasky and Shay “Young Kiv” Kivlen put together a live-streamed Madden event to raise money for the Jacksonville victims and their families.

By Emily Stewart
Gun Violence
America is one of 6 countries that make up more than half of gun deaths worldwideAmerica is one of 6 countries that make up more than half of gun deaths worldwide
Gun Violence

A new study puts the US’s gun problem in a global perspective. It’s really bad.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
The battle to stop 3D-printed guns, explainedThe battle to stop 3D-printed guns, explained
Gun Violence

Policymakers are trying to stop the spread of firearms that could bypass federal and state laws.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
Despite court order, owner of 3D-printed gun blueprints is distributing them anywayDespite court order, owner of 3D-printed gun blueprints is distributing them anyway
Gun Violence

The libertarian activist who owns the 3D-printed gun blueprints says he has found a way around a federal court order.

By German Lopez
Gun Violence
Federal court extends block on 3D-printed gun blueprintsFederal court extends block on 3D-printed gun blueprints
Gun Violence

Experts and advocates worry the blueprints could open the door to a new wave of easily accessible, untraceable firearms.

By German Lopez