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White House faces pressure to act after string of mass shootings Bodies are carried away on Friday from the scene of a mass shooting that took place at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis. (Photo for The Washington Post by Megan Jelinger). Published April 18. 2021 12:57AM  Toluse Olorunnipa and Marianna Sotomayor, The Washington Post WASHINGTON - The routine has become so predictable that some gun-control activists see the familiarity of tragedy as their biggest obstacle to achieving the change t...

Latest massacres test gun-control advocates’ resolve as White House faces growing pressure to act Toluse Olorunnipa, Marianna Sotomayor The routine has become so predictable that some gun-control activists see the familiarity of tragedy as their biggest obstacle to achieving the change they’ve been seeking for the past decade. A gunman’s rampage that claimed eight lives Thursday in Indianapolis became the latest mass shooting to set off the well-known pattern of condo...

By JERI PATASNIK Credits: TAPinto Roxbury April 17, 2021 at 9:23 AM Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, there has been an unprecedented surge in both firearm sales and gun violence.  Recent economic stress combined with social isolation has intensified the crisis and further highlighted weaknesses in our existing gun safety laws.  However, gun violence survivors and activists now have reason to be hopeful. On Thursday, April 8, President Biden unveiled immediate plans to address gun violence ...

With Democrats in control of Washington for the first time in a decade, the recent string of mass shootings has encouraged activists to make a concerted push for fresh legislation restricting access to guns.

WASHINGTON - The routine has become so predictable that some gun-control activists see the familiarity of tragedy as their biggest obstacle to achieving the change they've been seeking for the past decade.

By TOLUSE OLORUNNIPA AND MARIANNA SOTOMAYOR | The Washington Post | Published: April 17, 2021 WASHINGTON — The routine has become so predictable that some gun-control activists see the familiarity of tragedy as their biggest obstacle to achieving the change theyve been seeking for the past decade. A gunmans rampage that claimed eight lives Thursday in Indianapolis became the latest mass shooting to set off the well-known pattern of condolences, lowered flags and a somber presidential state...

Groups came together at the University of Virginia Tuesday, April 13, for a stop on a national tour to support federal legislation requiring background checks to own firearms.

Traveling Memorial honors children lost to gun violence Unmute CAPE GIRARDEAU (WSIL) -- Gun violence in Missouri rose to record levels in 2020 with more than 720 people killed in gun-related cases, according to Gun Violence Archive. Thats up 140 people from 2019, with 2021 already recording 190 deaths as of April 9. A traveling Memorial, focusing on children lost to gun violence is in Cape Girardeau this weekend to raise awareness and create conversations. Forty-six ...

North Alabamians react to President Bidens gun control plans Some are excited, and some are against it. Posted: Apr 8, 2021 7:10 PM Updated: Apr 8, 2021 7:50 PM Posted By: Grace Campbell On Thursday, President Biden announced several executive actions to combat recent gun violence. Some of his plans include tightening regulations on so-called "ghost guns" and red flag laws. You cant please everyone. So, on one side of the spectrum, people in favor of gun control are really happy about it. On...

Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action rally for gun reform Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action rally for gun reform Volunteers with Texas Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action gathered at the Texas State Capitol as part of Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund’s Road Trip for Background Checks. AUSTIN, Texas - Volunteers with Texas Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action gathered at the Texas State Capitol Thursday morning as part of "Everytown for Gun Safety Action F...