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Politics
Since before his inauguration, gun reform groups have been calling for a federal office focused solely on stopping shootings.
The Gun Machine
WBUR and The Trace bring you a story that most Americans never learned in history class — about the firearms industry’s grip on our country.
Chicago
Organizers are trying to help Chicago’s kids and teens process the trauma that comes from their exposure to gun violence. But some don’t even know about the resources available to them.
Announcements
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Mass Shooting
A dozen train conductors and operators said a lack of protocols and training leaves MTA employees — and subway riders — in danger.
The Trajectory
Libraries have always sought to build stronger, more resilient communities. These days, they’re also furthering public safety.
A bold move to curtail gun violence in Albuquerque has gotten a lot of attention, but less controversial solutions hold more promise.
Philadelphia
Philly’s strategy for solving violent crime relies on the public’s trust. The police killing of Eddie Irizarry, 27, threatens to strain that trust even more.
The politics of memory are central to art therapist Rochele Royster, whose Dolls4Peace project celebrated the lives of those shot and killed in Chicago.
Ricochet
The day Shneaqua Purvis lost her sister changed the direction of her life.
