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 missed during your busy week.
4th of July gun violence: 14 dead and scores wounded in U.S. mass shootings
“From Fort Worth to Philadelphia, another holiday ends in a hail of bullets.”
Democrats eyeing suburban women to launch new gun control effort
A recent poll conducted by a GOP polling firm found that guns are the number one concern of women voters ahead of the 2024 election.
Cities have ways to curb gun violence; feds are giving them more money
“A massive injection of federal grant money… will help more programs offer an alternative to law enforcement that… gets at the root drivers of violence.”
Philadelphia announces lawsuit against two gun manufacturers
“The lawsuit alleges the manufacturers ‘intentionally undermine’ federal and state law by designing, manufacturing, and selling gun kits and parts to buyers without background checks.”
VIDEO: Parkland parents kick off Guac’s Magical Tour
Parkland parents Manuel and Patricia Oliver held a press conference before kicking off “Guac’s Magical Tour,” in which they will visit 25 cities that have been devastated by gun violence.
The mental costs of working the front lines of gun violence prevention
“Wounded helpers” — these are people motivated to do the work by their personal traumas.
How Schools Can Mitigate Violence and Subsequent Teacher Turnover
“Here are four actions schools can take to keep students, teachers, and the entire school community safer.”
Biden bemoans nation's gun violence 1 year after Highland Park parade mass shooting
“The president noted that Illinois passed legislation banning assault rifles and high-capacity magazines -- the kind of reforms Biden is seeking on the national level.”
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