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Domestic Violence
A grisly domestic murder claimed the lives of eight people in Harris County this weekend. For several years, more women were murdered in domestic situations in Harris County than in any other county in the state.
Gun Policy
Los Angeles, following in the footsteps of neighboring cities, is on the verge of passing the second of two new gun safety measures.
Commentary
An appeals court just ruled that the state is allowed to ban physicians from talking about guns with their patients. But educating doctors about firearms could lead to an honest conversation about health risks with gun owners.
The Mental Health and Safe Communities Act would allow people who have been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital to purchase a gun immediately after their release.
Data
An analysis of federal data reveals a pattern of intimidation-by-firearm.
City Limits
Accounts from the front lines of urban gun violence. This week: A Midwestern city battles an all-American problem.
“The establishment gun lobby supports gun control."
National Rifle Association
John Cornyn's legislation incentivizes reporting of mental health records to the federal background check system. Critics say it could also allow some former mental patients to immediately buy firearms.
State and federal lawmakers have borrowed an idea from anti-drug policy to try to reduce gun crimes.
Active Shooting
Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center is a headquarters for controversial "Jade Helm" military exercise, but gunman's motives are unclear.
