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For Harris, gun violence has been a key issue from the start.
The mayor says it’s a critical contributor to public safety. Others are cynical. What do the numbers show?
The internal report concluded that members of the shooter’s unit should have followed up after he was released from a psychiatric facility.
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South Los Angeles is home to the highest levels of gun violence in the county.
President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for the White House and endorsed the vice president. Here’s what Harris might say about firearms now.
Experts had warned of political violence around the 2024 election, and researchers have found that a startling number of Americans believe violence is justified to advance political objectives.
The Department of Homeland Security and FBI issued a joint bulletin warning that threats have already started to surface in response to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
A look at the history.
There’s a lot to unpack about the last few days.
The attack at a Pennsylvania rally was also a mass shooting.
Three Highland Park survivors discuss their roles in the gun violence prevention movement.
Jackson, Mississippi, is considering how to implement these centers. Other cities with similar programs offer lessons.
As the gun rights movement finds itself in a tenuous political position, the party omitted any mention of tangible gun rights priorities.
Higher rates of gun ownership and deregulation of gun laws could be playing a role.