gun violence
How to Tell a Mass Shooting from Gang Gunfire: Lessons from the Streets of San Bernardino
As investigators gathered evidence at the Inland Regional Center in the hours after the December 2 attack, longterm residents shared stories of one of the most overlooked strains of gun violence.
Spike Lee's ‘Chi-Raq’ Fails to Tell the Real Story Behind Chicago's Gun Violence
The controversial new film tells a story of gun violence that's deeply personal to me, but he gets it wrong.
Calling Bullshit on the Internet's Left-Wing Gun Control Memes
Something needs to be done about America's gun violence problem, but these arguments are duds.
What We Know About Mass Shootings in America in 2015
From Charleston to Chattanooga to Lafayette, senseless killings by deranged gunmen have dominated the news – but how many mass shootings have occurred in 2015? And how do you define "mass shooting", anyway?
Why Are So Many Mass Shootings Committed by Young White Men?
The tragic mass shooting at an historic black church in Charleston fits an all-too-familiar pattern in modern America where the most entrenched class is prone to violence.
Attack at Free Speech Event in Copenhagen Leaves One Dead, Three Wounded
A 40-year-old man was shot dead and at least three police officers were injured during a debate on free speech in Copenhagen today.
Meet the Gay Libertarian Gun Nuts
Gay libertarian activists argue that more guns would help prevent hate crimes.
We Asked an Iraqi Teen What She Thinks of ISIS and America
Islamic militants killed 28 women on her street, but after coming to the United States, this Iraqi teen girl said it's Americans who seem depressed.
Can a Smartphone App Fix America’s Gun-Control Problem?
This James Bond-like inventor says the answer is 'yes'.
The NRA Blamed Video Games for Violence, Then Made a Shoot-Em-Up Video Game
Because who cares about hypocrisy when you've got lots of guns?
Guns in the Sun
There are 270 million legal guns in the US. You might say that this situation presents a wicked problem.