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.
National Gun Violence Awareness Day: How Families Can Take Action
“What is Wear Orange Day?”
Ways to Get Involved During National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend, June 2-4
“We wear orange to call for an end to gun violence in all of its forms.”
REPORT: More Than Half of U.S. Teachers Think Being Armed Would Make Students Less Safe
“1 in 5 say they would be interested in carrying a gun to school.”
POLL: Most Americans Want Stricter Gun Control, but They’re Divided on Whether Guns Make Public Places Safer
“CNN’s polling has found consistent majority backing for stricter guns laws since 2016.”
Gun Rights Advocates Mute the Actual Causes of Gun Violence: Hypermasculinity & Easy Access
“In the over 50,000 shooting incidents in the United States in 2015 alone… men, mostly white men, committed the overwhelming majority.”
At Least 16 Dead, Dozens Injured in Shootings Across the U.S. Over Memorial Day Weekend
“The victims were teenagers to people in their 60s.”
Kansas NRA Affiliate Condemns Johnson County City’s Gun Violence Awareness Proclamation
“The proclamations are non-binding messages of support and solidarity for victims of gun violence.”
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