Author: Penny Okamoto


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House of Representatives Committee Renews Ban on Researching Gun Violence

Despite the recent Charleston shooting that killed nine people, the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee rejected an amendment that would have allowed the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to study gun violence. http://www.businessinsider.com/congressional-ban-on-gun-violence-researc… This is shameful. American taxpayers … read more

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Facebook Adds New Feature For Suicide Prevention

Facebook has just added a new feature for suicide prevention: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/25/facebook-suicide-prevention_n_6… They are partnering with several nonprofits to give users more options when they see a friend post something concerning. This is a good first step, but there is still … read more

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What We Don't Know About Gun Laws Hurts Us

Most Americans think that our gun laws are much stronger than they really are. In this article, John Roman talks about these common misconceptions: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-roman-phd/what-we-dont-know-about-g_b… … read more