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Mental Health
The connections between gun violence and mental health are murky, but experts bet that supporting student well-being will help keep them safe.
Law
From bans on large capacity magazines to age restrictions on gun buyers, legal experts point to some of the lower court battles that could leave a lasting imprint on Second Amendment jurisprudence.
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Off Target
Chipman's nomination hinged on the decision of Senator Angus King, an independent from Maine. Without King's support, he lacked the votes.
Ricochet
Natasha Christopher felt abandoned by city officials, who never solved her son’s murder. Now she works to make sure others who lose their kids know they’re not alone.
Aftershocks
Shooting survivors face physical and psychological recovery, often with little to no help. Could reallocating resources bring healing?
Law Enforcement
City officials have repeatedly blamed gangs for driving up shootings. But analysis shows that the Chicago Police Department’s own data doesn’t back up its leaders' claims.
The city quietly renewed its multi-million dollar contract with ShotSpotter. But a growing body of evidence suggests the technology is ineffective and activists say it leads to deadly over-policing.
Q & A
Criminologist Daniel Semenza says global warming may devastate communities already hit hardest by shootings.
