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Posted on September 30, 2014

Surge in Research On Preventing Gun Violence

NPR has a good report on research on gun violence. For the first time in almost twenty years, federal agencies have been putting money into gun violence research. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are offering over $7 … read more

Posted on September 30, 2014

New Report on Loopholes in Washington State Gun Laws

Everytown for Gun Safety just published an investigation of loopholes in Washington State law that make it easy for criminals and domestic abusers to get guns. In Washington, people can go online or to gun shows and buy guns from … read more

Posted on August 26, 2014

Facts About Washington's Measure 594

In neighboring Washington State, folks will be voting in November on whether to require background checks for all gun sales. The initiative is known as Measure 594. Here is an excellent summary of why folks should vote for Measure 594, … read more

Posted on August 5, 2014

James Brady Saved Countless Lives Through Courage and Determination

Ceasefire Oregon, the Oregon Alliance to Prevent Gun Violence, States United to Prevent Gun Violence, along with millions of other gun violence prevention advocates mourn the passing of former White House press secretary James Brady. Mr. Brady was a true … read more

Posted on August 2, 2014

Stronger Gun Violence Prevention Laws Lead to Fewer Gun Deaths

Here is a good look at the link between stronger gun violence prevention laws and fewer gun deaths. http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/07/30/do-californias-gun-laws-p… … read more

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