gun-violence-reform

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Here’s how to stop Black gun crime – and white gun crime, too | Michael Coard

BY: - June 6, 2023

To end our plague of violence, we need to make it nearly impossible for Americans to own guns.

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Finally. Progress on gun reform in Pa. Can it go all the way? | Editorial Cartoon

BY: - May 6, 2023

Pennsylvania House lawmakers approved Republican amendments as they sought compromise on gun safety bills.

As the U.S. reels from more mass shootings, a renewed push for reform on Capitol Hill 

BY: - February 16, 2023

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-1st District, is among the backers of the effort

COMMENTARY

The U.S. Senate has a deal on gun reform — if it can keep it | Monday Morning Coffee

BY: - June 13, 2022

The framework announced Sunday is the first chance for change in years. Republicans will have blood on their hands if they torpedo it.

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A man shoots AR-15 rifles and other weapons at a shooting range during the “Rod of Iron Freedom Festival” on October 12, 2019 in Greeley, Pa. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images).

Here’s a path to practical, immediate gun reform | Bruce Ledewitz

BY: - June 9, 2022

Ban all body armor sales for civilians and slap a hefty tax on assault weapons and ammo.

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5 ways to reduce school shootings | Analysis

BY: - June 3, 2022

Research already has shown that greater access to guns is associated with higher numbers of gun deaths.

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We need to break the cycle of gun violence. That starts with us | Opinion

BY: - September 14, 2021

No one wins with this ongoing violence, the wasted human potential, and the current insidiousness of military-grade weapons on our city streets.

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This Pa. budget season, we must invest in safer communities | Opinion

BY: - June 22, 2021

Lawmakers must make this reducing gun violence a top priority in this year’s budget. Lives are depending on it.

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Why Pa. needs a ‘Red Flag’ law: 72 hours could save your life | Opinion

BY: - June 2, 2021

Uncontrollable gun violence does not need to be our American reality.

Will Philadelphia see a rise in gun violence this summer? | Analysis

BY: - May 24, 2021

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, a time when there's a surge in gun violence on Philadelphia streets.