Topic: Gun Violence
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Charts
The Correlation Between Gun Deaths and the Assault Weapons Ban
According to new data, gun deaths declined the fastest when the federal law was in place.
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Videos
The Social Media-Fueled Hunt for the New Orleans Shooters
19 people were shot at a parade yesterday, and the suspect search is unfolding very much like the hunt for the Boston bombers.
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The Painfully Obvious Punishment We Should Impose on Cops Who Shoot Innocent People
Take away their guns. Forever.
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More Thoughts on Creating an Effective Assault Weapons Ban
We can reduce street crimes by making the gun owner responsible for whatever happens with the weapon, no matter who pulls the trigger.
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How to Create an Assault Weapons Ban That Would Actually Cut Down on Violence
The 1994 Assault Weapons Ban had important, positive effects that were just beginning to take root when it expired in 2004.
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The Devastating Impact of Persistent Crime on Teens
In low-income urban neighborhoods, daily exposure to violence is a reality for many young people.
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Inside 'iCombat,' New York's Controversial New Laser Tag Attraction
What I learned playing America's most realistic family entertainment war game.
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The Striking Relationship Between Gun Safety Laws and Firearm Deaths
The research is now clear that states with stricter gun control measures have fewer gun-related fatalities.
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Videos
In Oakland, Citizens Learn to Treat Gunshot Wounds
The People's Community Medics can turn anyone into a first responder.
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How to Turn Gang Members Into Ex-Gang Members
What makes some people act heroically and empathetic toward others?
