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The Trajectory
In the final Trajectory of 2023, reporter Chip Brownlee takes stock of the most encouraging developments on our beat.
Gun violence is falling nationwide, but the decline in New Orleans is even more pronounced. Community leaders and public health officials want to get the numbers down further.
The office’s potential will depend upon how much authority it’s given.
Politics
Since before his inauguration, gun reform groups have been calling for a federal office focused solely on stopping shootings.
More than 95,000 school nurses serve millions of students every year, and they could play a role in preventing violence.
Chicago
Residents say consistent violence reduction efforts would make them feel more safe in their neighborhoods.
Community Violence
A novel program in Brownsville, Brooklyn, is working to break the links between two of the most common types of shootings.
We’ll dive into the people, policies, and programs grappling with America’s gun violence problem.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration promised community involvement, but the committee meant to hold it accountable stopped convening.
Ask The Trace
Offering cash for guns can be a quick way to get some firearms off the streets. Readers question whether the programs actually reduce violence.
