Gun Violence
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Why police are downing firearms after the Chris Kaba murder charge
The Explainer Army drafted in after scores of armed Met officers 'revolt' over charging of colleague
By The Week Staff Published
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Biden creates White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Speed Read The office will be led by Vice President Kamala Harris
By Justin Klawans Published
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Why the New Mexico governor's gun ban backfired
Critics say the Constitution isn't the only reason to oppose a 30-day gun ban in the name of public health
By Harold Maass Published
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What next for Ecuador after Fernando Villavicencio assassination?
feature The killing of a candidate ahead of this week’s elections follows years of crime and a rapidly increasing drugs trade
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Tory Lanez refuses to apologise after 10-year sentence for Megan Thee Stallion shooting
Speed Read Rapper insisted he was innocent despite previously accepting responsibility
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Ralph Yarl shooting: When ringing the wrong doorbell turns violent
Speed Read An unarmed 16-year-old Black teenager knocked on the wrong door and nearly lost his life
By Catherine Garcia Last updated
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Man arrested after shooting himself in the leg
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Has gun violence made America too dangerous for tourists?
Speed Read There is demonstrably more gun violence in the U.S. than in any other large, wealthy country
By Peter Weber Published
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The photos we don't see
feature What if images of mass shooting victims were published?
By William Falk Published
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Why are mass shootings rare in other countries despite high levels of gun ownership?
In Depth Firearm laws are very different in Finland, Switzerland, and Australia
By Justin Klawans Published
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10 modest proposals to prevent gun violence in America
Speed Read A list of real — and reasonable — ideas for addressing one of America's most daunting challenges
By Brigid Kennedy Last updated
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Do 'stand your ground' laws protect victims or promote violence?
Talking Point Two recent gun violence tragedies have cast renewed scrutiny on the controversial self-defense protections in several states
By Justin Klawans Published
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How Tennessee Republicans turned gun control lawmakers into Democratic heroes
Speed Read Expelled Democratic Reps Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson have become symbols of something more than just in-state politics
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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AR-15 used in Louisville bank murders will be auctioned off under Kentucky law, Louisville mayor laments
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By Peter Weber Published
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