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Gun Policy
The governor of Tennessee lost a friend to a shooting, joining the majority of Americans who have been affected by gun violence. He responded by signing an executive order.
Chicago
Public safety was the most important issue in this year’s mayoral race between Brandon Johnson and his tough-on-crime opponent, Paul Vallas.
Concealed Carry
Florida just became the 26th state to allow adults to carry concealed handguns without a permit or license.
Bulletin
The race between Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas reflects a larger, national argument about how to keep communities safe.
Los votantes latinos están divididos en cuanto a quién será su próximo alcalde. Pero coinciden en que necesitará tener un plan para reducir la violencia.
Latino voters are split on who will be their next mayor. But they agree that he’ll need to have a clear plan for reducing violence.
The president's new directive largely aims to enforce the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and encourage more background checks.
While many states are striving to issue licenses to individuals afflicted by the war on drugs, Illinois is the first to give preference to those directly affected by shootings.
Last month's sweeping law is garnering pushback for its assault weapons ban. But reform advocates have their own concerns about the state's long-term approach.
Organizers want a community-driven approach to reducing shootings. But most candidates are focused on improving — and investing in — police.
Philadelphia
Danielle Outlaw heads a dwindling police force in a city that just logged 500 homicides, but Philadelphians from all walks of life are giving her the benefit of the doubt.
Health Care
The landmark reports have covered public health crises from smoking to suicide, but one has never been done on gun violence.
The Newtown parents who waded into the gun control debate in 2012 have been a key political force ever since.
In 1992, Yoshihiro Hattori was fatally shot in Louisiana after he knocked on the wrong door by mistake. His death spurred federal gun reform — but his parents and host family say America is going backward.
Politics
Campaigns focusing on gun reform achieved victory in several races across the country.
