To prevent gun violence, these peacemakers start with the basics
For South Florida's Peacemakers, stopping the shootings begins with helping people with daily needs — from diapers and groceries to medical care.
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California is first state to levy a tax on guns and ammo to fund safety programs
New law will impose an additional 11% in addition to federal tax. It's one of nearly two dozen gun laws signed into law on Tuesday. but Newsom acknowledges some might not survive legal challenges.
Biden is creating a new White House office focused on gun violence prevention
Gun safety measures have stalled in Congress. Advocates have long pushed for a White House office to elevate the issue and coordinate administration efforts to reduce gun violence.
The front page of UNC's Daily Tar Heel was a gut punch. Here's the story behind it
In the midst of a school shooting, UNC's student journalists kicked into action, covering the story as it unfolded. Now, the paper's front page — a block of heart-wrenching texts — is earning praise.
'All we want is revenge': How social media fuels gun violence among teens
Teens share photos or videos of themselves with guns and cash, sometimes calling out rivals, on social media. When posts go viral, fueled by "likes" and comments, the danger is hard to contain.
Winston-Salem's Cure Violence program launches
After years of planning and research, Cure Violence began in Winston-Salem last week.
The CDC is helping states address gun injuries after years of political roadblocks
A grant program gives states a path around a 1996 federal rule that prohibits the CDC from advocating gun control — a rule critics say has had a chilling effect on studying who has been shot and how.
July has already seen 11 mass shootings. The emotional scars won't heal easily
There have been nearly a dozen mass shootings this month and a total 346 mass shootings so far this year — each one leaving a heavy toll for communities around them.
Gun deaths hit their highest level ever in 2021, with 1 person dead every 11 minutes
A new report released by Johns Hopkins University shows that gun homicides rose 7.6% from 2020, a year that set a previous U.S. record. Firearms are the leading cause of death for those under age 25.
Black community organizers host week of healing for those impacted by gun violence
Black community organizers in Winston-Salem are hosting a week of events intended to help people heal from the impacts of gun violence.