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Gun violence August 28, 2023

‘All We Want Is Revenge’: How Social Media Fuels Gun Violence Among Teens

This article by Liz Szabo first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Liz Szabo, KFF Health News August 25, 2023 Juan Campos has been working to save at-risk…

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Georgia June 27, 2023

Democratic state legislator pushes for her bill to secure firearms

by Aaleah McConnell, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 26, 2023 ATHENS – Georgia became an permitless-carry state after lawmakers passed legislation…

Gun violence April 25, 2023

‘Stand your ground’ laws empower armed citizens to defend property with violence – a simple mistake can get you shot, or killed

by Caroline Light, Harvard University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In one key respect, Ralph Yarl was fortunate. The wounds the 16-year-old suffered after being…

Gun violence April 13, 2023

Most Americans Say They or a Family Member Has Experienced Gun Violence

This article by Liz Szabo first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Liz Szabo, KFF Health News April 11, 2023 A majority of Americans say they or a…

Gun violence February 24, 2023

Violent extremists are not lone wolves – dispelling this myth could help reduce violence

by Alexander Hinton, Rutgers University – Newark, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Feb. 15, 2023, a judge informed Payton Gendron – a white 19-year-old…

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Elections November 17, 2024

Did The Polls Get It Wrong and How Do They Impact The Election?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the polls were wildly inaccurate in 2024, a common refrain that we’ve heard since 2016. Are…

Race Nationality and Culture November 17, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

by Adam Seagrave, Arizona State University and Stephanie Shonekan, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It is not easy to teach about race…

Economy November 17, 2024

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