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After Vegas And Sutherland Springs, Republicans Try To Make It Easier To Carry Concealed Guns

The House bill would “endanger people in states with stronger gun laws," said one gun-control advocate.
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Guns Don’t Make Us Safe: Debunking The Self-Defense Myth

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Will We Ever Improve Our Method Of Discussing Crime In Black Communities?

Americans demonstrate a troubling willingness to blame the victims of violent crime.
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The Idea That Women Use Guns For Self-Defense Against Men Is A Big Lie

"For women in America, guns are not used to save lives, but to take them."
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Advocacy Group Warns U.S. Gun Industry Is Targeting Children

"Much like the tobacco industry’s search for replacement smokers, the gun industry is seeking replacement shooters."
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Gun Deaths Are Now Outpacing Traffic Deaths In 21 States, And Counting

Some studies say it's only a matter of time before this trend extends nationally.
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The States Where Women Are Most Likely To Be Murdered By Men

A new report offers a terrifying glimpse into domestic homicide in America.
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