Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines Declares June 1 Gun Violence Awareness Day
Across the country this weekend, activist organizations like Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety are urging citizens to do their part to end gun violence.
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Researchers Tackle Gun Violence Despite Lack of Federal Funding
Despite a federal ban on funding the study of gun violence, researchers have published hundreds of studies in recent years exploring risk factors and solutions to the problem.
Sturm Ruger Will Track Gun Violence, After Shareholders Back 'Activist Resolution'
The firearms manufacturer says that while it will produce the gun violence report, the resolution cannot "force us to change our business."
After Parkland, Some Republicans Try To Outdo Each Other On Gun Rights In Primaries
One campaign ad in Georgia, in which the candidate for governor points a gun at a young man, has spurred national outrage. Clinging to gun rights has been a strategy in some GOP primary races.
Progressive, Or ... More Progressive? Ohio Democrats Choose Candidate For Governor
Rich Cordray was thought to be a shoo-in as the democratic nominee for governor. Then along came Dennis Kucinich. Now, these two well-known progressives are vying for Tuesday's nomination.
Students, Celebrities And The Faithful Protest Outside Of The NRA Convention
The National Rifle Association's four-day convention in Dallas has drawn supporters and opposition alike.
Students Held Another School Walkout, This Time For Gun Rights
A high school senior had called for the nationwide demonstration that took place Wednesday. "These Parkland high school students do not speak for my generation," he wrote in an op-ed.
Waffle House Shooting Underscores How Gun Laws Vary From State To State
Travis Reinking's guns were seized in Illinois, but he may have broken no laws by having those guns — including an AR-15 — when he moved to Tennessee late last year.
Texas Disability Group Wants Victims' Voices Heard In Gun Debate
Advocates in Texas wants to help people who've been disabled by gun violence talk to lawmakers. Victims say they have a big stake in how guns are regulated.
How Often Do People Use Guns In Self-Defense?
Many gun owners say the primary reason they own a firearm is self-defense. But for years, experts have been starkly divided over how often people actually use guns for this purpose.