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The Trace’s Best Stories From 2021

Year in Review

The Trace’s Best Stories From 2021

The work we're especially proud of this year.

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The Most Memorable Gun Violence Journalism of 2021

Year in Review

The Most Memorable Gun Violence Journalism of 2021

Stories that inspired us, and improved our understanding of a uniquely American crisis.

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What Do You Want to Know About Gun Violence in America? Ask The Trace.

Ask The Trace

What Do You Want to Know About Gun Violence in America? Ask The Trace.

Is there something that just doesn’t make sense to you when it comes to guns and gun violence in the United States? A statistic you’ve been searching for, but haven’t been able to locate? Information about why gun violence is…

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The Trace Is Hiring a Director of Development

We’re looking for an ambitious fundraiser to support our work.

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Announcements

The Trace Is Hiring a Chicago Local Reporter

Our nonprofit journalism on gun violence, safety, and justice is making a difference. Help us expand our impact as our local Chicago reporter.

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Announcements

The Trace Is Hiring an Associate Data Editor

Our nonprofit journalism on gun violence, safety, and justice is making a difference. Help us expand our impact as our associate data editor.

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The Trace Promotes Tali Woodward to Editor in Chief

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The Trace Promotes Tali Woodward to Editor in Chief

As head of the growing nonprofit newsroom, Woodward will build on the high-impact coverage of gun violence she’s overseen since joining The Trace as deputy editor in 2018.

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The Trace Is Hiring a Freelance Newsletter Writer

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The Trace Is Hiring a Freelance Newsletter Writer

We report on gun violence, safety, and justice. Help us cover those issues in a way that makes a difference.

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Gun Violence Reporting That Inspired Us During a Calamitous Year

Year in Review

Gun Violence Reporting That Inspired Us During a Calamitous Year

Fifteen stories that challenged our perspectives, pushed us to dig deeper, and provided indelible looks at the human costs of the crisis we cover.

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The Trace Is Hiring a Story Editor

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The Trace Is Hiring a Story Editor

We report on gun violence, safety, and justice. Help us cover those issues in a way that makes a difference.

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The Trace Is Hiring a Managing Editor

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The Trace Is Hiring a Managing Editor

Our nonprofit journalism on gun violence, safety, and justice is making a difference. Help us expand our impact.

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Two Trace Reporters Are Livingston Awards Finalists

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Two Trace Reporters Are Livingston Awards Finalists

The Trace is pleased to announce that staff writer Brian Freskos and reporter Alain Stephens have been named finalists for the distinguished Livingston Awards for Young Journalists. The honor recognizes outstanding reporting and storytelling by journalists…

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The Trace Is Hiring a Community Outreach Editor

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The Trace Is Hiring a Community Outreach Editor

As the only news organization exclusively dedicated to covering gun violence, The Trace has a responsibility to ensure that our journalism serves the most affected communities. We’re looking for a talented community editor who can help us do that better,…

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The Trace Is Hiring an Engagement Editor

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The Trace Is Hiring an Engagement Editor

Join our team.

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The Trace is a 2020 ASME Finalist for General Excellence

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The Trace is a 2020 ASME Finalist for General Excellence

The Trace is a finalist for a National Magazine Award for General Excellence in the Special Interest category. The Trace joins The Hollywood Reporter, Atlanta, Audubon, and National Parks on the judges’ shortlist. The honor, announced February 6 by the…

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Help our journalists shine a light on gun violence

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The Trace’s Best Stories From 2021

The Most Memorable Gun Violence Journalism of 2021

What Do You Want to Know About Gun Violence in America? Ask The Trace.

The Trace Is Hiring a Director of Development

The Trace Is Hiring a Chicago Local Reporter

The Trace Is Hiring an Associate Data Editor

The Trace Promotes Tali Woodward to Editor in Chief

The Trace Is Hiring a Freelance Newsletter Writer

Gun Violence Reporting That Inspired Us During a Calamitous Year

The Trace Is Hiring a Story Editor

The Trace Is Hiring a Managing Editor

Two Trace Reporters Are Livingston Awards Finalists

The Trace Is Hiring a Community Outreach Editor

The Trace Is Hiring an Engagement Editor

The Trace is a 2020 ASME Finalist for General Excellence