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As More Politicians Lose Friends and Family to Gun Violence, Will It Change How They Govern?

Politics

As More Politicians Lose Friends and Family to Gun Violence, Will It Change How They Govern?

The governor of Tennessee lost a friend to a shooting, joining the majority of Americans who have been affected by gun violence. He responded by signing an executive order.

Agya K. Aning
Philly Wants the Public’s Help to Catch Killers. Victims’ Families Aren’t Hopeful.

Philadelphia

Philly Wants the Public’s Help to Catch Killers. Victims’ Families Aren’t Hopeful.

Parents say that no one has been arrested for the murders of their children, even after they've passed along tips to the police. Now they're skeptical of a new campaign to locate homicide fugitives.

Mensah M. Dean
One of America’s Favorite Handguns Is Allegedly Firing On Its Owners

The Industry

One of America’s Favorite Handguns Is Allegedly Firing On Its Owners

SIG Sauer’s P320 pistol has wounded more than 80 people who say they didn’t pull the trigger — and no U.S. agency has the power to intervene.

Champe Barton and Tom Jackman
The NRA Paid a $12 Million Settlement to Its Former PR Firm

National Rifle Association

The NRA Paid a $12 Million Settlement to Its Former PR Firm

Court filings show the sum paid by the gun group in its acrimonious split with Ackerman McQueen.

Will Van Sant
With Johnson Win, Chicago Chooses Social Investment Over Expanding Police Force

Chicago

With Johnson Win, Chicago Chooses Social Investment Over Expanding Police Force

Public safety was the most important issue in this year’s mayoral race between Brandon Johnson and his tough-on-crime opponent, Paul Vallas.

Rita Oceguera
A Majority of U.S. States Now Have Permitless Carry

Politics

A Majority of U.S. States Now Have Permitless Carry

Florida just became the 26th state to allow adults to carry concealed handguns without a permit or license.

Chip Brownlee
In Philadelphia, Shootings Are Starting to Slow — Except Among Kids and Teens

Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, Shootings Are Starting to Slow — Except Among Kids and Teens

Social media beefs and long-standing social ills are driving gun violence among young people at a record pace.

Mensah M. Dean
Gun Injuries Sent More Kids to the ER During the Pandemic

Public Health

Gun Injuries Sent More Kids to the ER During the Pandemic

A new CDC report adds detail to the well-documented increase in gun violence since early 2020.

Chip Brownlee
‘No quiero ser una estadística para usted’: Las comunidades latinas de Chicago están enfocadas en la violencia armada

Chicago

‘No quiero ser una estadística para usted’: Las comunidades latinas de Chicago están enfocadas en la violencia armada

Los votantes latinos están divididos en cuanto a quién será su próximo alcalde. Pero coinciden en que necesitará tener un plan para reducir la violencia.

Rita Oceguera
‘I Don’t Want to Be a Statistic to You’: Chicago’s Latino Communities Are Focused on Gun Violence

Chicago

‘I Don’t Want to Be a Statistic to You’: Chicago’s Latino Communities Are Focused on Gun Violence

Latino voters are split on who will be their next mayor. But they agree that he’ll need to have a clear plan for reducing violence.

Rita Oceguera