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Posted on June 1, 2015

How One Grieving Parent Is Taking On the Gun Lobby

A powerful op-ed by Richard Martinez on the fight for better gun laws. http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/how-one-grieving-parent-taking-the-gun-lobby Mr. Martinez’s son was shot and killed in the Isla Vista shooting. … read more

Posted on June 1, 2015

California Sets Example for U.S. , Pioneers Gun Violence Prevention

California has been a leader in enacting sensible gun laws. Here, Billie Weiss talks about this process and what still needs to be done to prevent gun violence. http://dailybruin.com/2015/05/27/submission-california-sets-example-for-… … read more

Posted on May 26, 2015

The True Cost of Gun Violence in America

This is a very thorough, powerful article about the true cost of gun violence in America–more than most other issues. http://m.motherjones.com/politics/2015/04/true-cost-of-gun-violence-in-a… Each gun death averages about $6 million in costs, and each gun injury requiring hospitalization costs about $583,000. … read more

Posted on May 21, 2015

Senate Passes Bill To Protect Women and Children From Gun Violence

More excellent news! The Oregon Senate just passed SB 525, which prohibits the possession of a gun or ammunition by people who are subject to a restraining order or who have been convicted of misdemeanor crimes involving domestic violence. https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/senatedemocrats/Documents/SMO%20PR_SB%… … read more

Posted on May 18, 2015

10 Truths About Gun Violence

Here are some facts about gun violence from the Guardian, a British newspaper: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/18/gun-violence-waco-texas-shot … read more

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