Friday Finds
Wherein we unearth GVP-related stories from the past week
Given the constant information tsunami of our 24-hour news cycle world, there are bound to be stories that get lost in the scroll. On Fridays here at Armed With Reason, we’ll highlight some articles from the gun violence prevention realm that might have been scrolled by during your busy week.
As gun violence reaches record levels in the U.S., an underlying trauma may be building up
“Research published this year suggests that the negative effects that mass shootings can have on mental health may extend beyond the survivors and community directly affected to a much broader population.”
Opinion: Gun absolutists don't trust democracy because they know they're losing
Texas gun control and safety advocates see small openings for dialogue
“Several other people who advocate in the Texas Capitol year after year for what many Americans see as practical gun laws… identified a change that has occurred this legislative session: a bit more conversation.”
Families of Uvalde mass shooting victims urge Texas to set higher age limit on guns
“We can’t waste more time doing nothing.”
There were two shootings in Southwest Roanoke within a week
“Both shootings last week were in Southwest Roanoke, an area where people say violence is not the norm.”
Celebrity Parents Speak Out Against Gun Violence
“‘For too many kids, The Teenage Dream is shattered by school shootings,’ [Katy] Perry wrote…. ‘Gun violence shouldn’t be part of growing up.’”
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