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Posted on July 8, 2015

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

Posted on July 8, 2015

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

Posted on July 6, 2015

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

Posted on June 30, 2015

Here's Where You're Most Likely to Own a Gun In the United States

A new study in the journal “Injury Prevention” examines gun culture within the United States. The rate of gun ownership varies, from 5% of people in Delaware to 60% of people in Alaska. http://time.com/3940167/gun-ownership-states-health/ Gun violence is a leading cause … read more

Posted on June 26, 2015

States With Smart Gun Laws Have Significantly Lower Gun Death Rates. South Carolina's Gun Laws Are Rated "F" by Law Center

Today, Ceasefire Oregon and the Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation join President Barack Obama and millions of other Americans in remembering the victims of the tragic shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. As we, along with other gun violence prevention … read more

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