In this op-ed, Rep. Mike Thompson writes that gun owners should support background checks on all gun sales. He has currently introduced a bipartisan background checks bill in the House of Representatives, and urges that it be called up for
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In the “New York Times,” Celia Seupel writes about suicide, and how it can be a very impulsive act. Its deadliness depends greatly on the way that people attempt to kill themselves. More and more experts are calling for a
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In this article, “Eugene Weekly” talks with Senator Floyd Prozanski about background checks on all gun sales and why they are needed. Penny Okamoto, the Executive Director of Ceasefire Oregon, pointed out that an overwhelming majority of Oregonians favor universal
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In the wake of the 2014 elections, several states are considering allowing people to carry concealed guns without a permit. Currently, most states require applicants to pass a background check, and some require applicants to to take a gun safety
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Crime Stoppers of Oregon, a non-profit program committed to helping law enforcement agencies in Oregon and Washington, has announced a new campaign to help fight gun crime. They are offering a minimum reward of $250 to people who anonymously report
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