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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The 15 States Where High-Capacity Magazines Are Outlawed

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld bans on high-capacity magazines, influencing gun legislation in several states.
fromwww.npr.org
6 years ago

The School Shootings That Weren't

Most reported school shootings are not substantiated, indicating significant discrepancies in data collection.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Juvenile Arrested For Making Online Threats to Texas, Florida Communities

A juvenile in Brooklyn was arrested for swatting calls and threats related to mass shooting cities.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Republican DA bucks blue state's 'broken sentencing' with tough-on-crime approach

I was a very young prosecutor when Columbine happened, and Columbine was the high school immediately to the south of where I graduated from high school.
Law
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Shower That Stopped a Shooting

A simple act of kindness can prevent potential mass shootings through compassion.
Mental health support is crucial in preventing youth trauma and violence.
Unaddressed childhood trauma and mental illness significantly contribute to mass shootings.
US politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

1 in 15 Americans have been on scene during a mass shooting, study finds

Mass shootings have created a distinct generational trauma among those who experienced them, particularly affecting Gen Z.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Shower That Stopped a Shooting

A simple act of kindness can prevent potential mass shootings through compassion.
Mental health support is crucial in preventing youth trauma and violence.
Unaddressed childhood trauma and mental illness significantly contribute to mass shootings.
US politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

1 in 15 Americans have been on scene during a mass shooting, study finds

Mass shootings have created a distinct generational trauma among those who experienced them, particularly affecting Gen Z.
more#mental-health
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Jamie Thompson and Josh Tyrangiel Joining The Atlantic as Staff Writers

Jamie Thompson won the 2025 National Magazine Award for her impactful Atlantic cover story on mass shootings.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Family, Friends, and Peers Can Prevent Targeted Violence

Words often precede violent actions, highlighting the importance of monitoring communications for prevention.
The inner circle of potential offenders can play a crucial role in preventing targeted violence.
#gun-control
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

When It Comes to Gun Control, These States Don't Mess Around

Growing gun violence has prompted stricter gun control measures in various U.S. states, including significant legislation in Colorado and Connecticut.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 months ago

The Political Value of Mass Shootings

Republicans often exploit emotional situations, asserting it's not the right time for gun control, while ironically neglecting consistent principles of deliberation.
more#gun-control
Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

The Ethics Board of Axon Resigned Over Taser-Armed Drones - Then the Company Went Even Further | HackerNoon

Axon Enterprises announced plans for Taser-equipped drones; this sparked ethical concerns due to lack of consultation with its AI Ethics Board.
Education
fromPoynter
7 months ago

Can journalists make the public care about another school shooting? - Poynter

Media coverage of mass shootings appears to prioritize stories based on the number of deaths or injuries, often overshadowing critical incidents.
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

School Shooters: Recognizing Extreme Overvalued Beliefs

Extreme overvalued beliefs (EOBs) are a key driver of most school and mass shootings, as opposed to traditional notions of delusions. They originate from grievances and become dangerously reinforced in online communities, creating an echo chamber for these ideas.
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