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english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

The Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers

More firearms dealers in the U.S. will have to conduct background checks on buyers to close loopholes in gun sales.
President Biden emphasizes the rule's aim to prevent guns from reaching domestic abusers and felons, urging Congress for universal background checks legislation. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County offers free gun locks in an effort to decrease firearm violence

Gun safety locks offered for free in LA County to prevent gun violence.
Focus on reducing accessibility of guns at home to prevent tragedies. [ more ]
Pitchfork
1 month ago
Music

Drop Nineteens Announce Delaware Reissue, Share New Cover of Lana Del Rey's "White Dress"

Drop Nineteens are reissuing their classic debut 'Delaware' with a new cover photo and remastered audio.
A portion of the proceeds from the 'Delaware' album reissue will go to Artists for Action to Prevent Gun Violence. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Kamala Harris announces new office to implement red flag' gun control laws

White House establishes a national office for red flag laws to combat gun violence.
Funding for the initiative comes from the justice department. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
US politics

Harris plans to visit the Parkland school where 14 kids were killed in 2018

Vice President Harris to visit Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., to commemorate victims of a mass shooting in 2018.
The building where the shooting occurred is set to be demolished, with family members showing the Vice President where their loved ones were killed. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
US politics

What to Know About the Gun Laws in Kansas City, Missouri

A mass shooting occurred at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade, resulting in one death and over 20 injuries.
Missouri has lenient gun laws, including not requiring a permit to open or conceal carry a firearm. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
US politics

Wilson Cruz begs Capitol Hill to stop the next Pulse shooting

Wilson Cruz speaks at congressional roundtable on gun violence prevention bill
Cruz shares personal story of his aunt's death in Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
US politics

Harris is taking the lead on gun violence prevention. Will she reach young people?

Young voters could create a 'sea change' on gun violence prevention if they turn out and vote, according to Vice President Harris.
Harris has been given a leadership role in gun violence prevention by President Biden and has been speaking about the issue for years. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 months ago
US politics

US lawmakers gather at the White House on easing gun violence. You're not in it alone,' Harris says

The White House hosted a meeting with lawmakers to discuss reducing gun violence
The Office of Gun Violence Prevention is working with states to develop guidelines [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Social justice

Considering a community-first approach to public safety and crime prevention - Austin Monitor

Community intervention and public health approaches are seen as beneficial for addressing public safety issues like gun violence and nonviolent crimes.
Interventions such as trauma recovery and addressing family conflict can prevent violence from occurring. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Gun violence killed them. Now, their voices will lobby Congress to do more using AI

Voices of individuals killed by guns in different incidents over the past decade have been recreated using artificial intelligence.
The AI-generated audio messages are part of an initiative by March For Our Lives and Change The Ref to demand action on gun violence prevention. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago
East Bay food

Progress made to prevent gun violence in Berkeley, break cycles of violence

Berkeley has identified gunfire corridors where gun violence prevention efforts can be focused.
Key strategies to combat gun violence include problem-oriented policing, street outreach workers, and social network analysis. [ more ]
The Washington Times
5 months ago
US politics

White House hosting nearly 100 U.S. lawmakers to brainstorm gun violence prevention strategies

The White House is hosting lawmakers from around the country to work on reducing gun violence.
The gun violence prevention office has formulated guidelines to help states take action in six areas. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
US politics

First gun violence prevention town hall is set: 'We want to hear from everybody, from all walks of life'

Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Town Hall will address the effects of gun violence and harm reduction strategies.
The panel of experts will provide insight into the effects of trauma, the lived experience of gun violence, and violence prevention efforts.
The GVPI aims to address the root causes of gun violence and implement strategies to interrupt cycles of violence. [ more ]
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