Public Safety
Young Philly activists endure the ups and downs of their first march on Washington
Saturday’s rally was framed as both a protest against gun violence and a galvanizing moment for teenage activists.
7 years ago
Listen 5:46Thousands protest with March for Our Lives in Philadelphia, nationwide
Students around the region gathered to protest Saturday as part of the nationwide March for Our Lives, organized by survivors of last mon ...
7 years ago
Spending bill lets CDC study gun violence; but researchers are skeptical it will help
Some worry that rather than freeing up the CDC to fund more research on gun violence, the new language might do the opposite, by seeming to limit CDC funding.
7 years ago
Mother of slain N.J. man blames computer program for his shooting
In New Jersey, there’s a bail algorithm designed to recommend whether you sit behind bars or walk free until your trial. The state’s court system recently abandoned cash bail.
7 years ago
Listen 9:50Hotel releases video of Las Vegas shooter in days leading to massacre
Records show that Paddock made several trips between one of his homes, in Mesquite, Nevada, to the hotel, apparently to transport the weapons.
7 years ago
Villanova professor says ‘Never Again’ student activists won’t take no for an answer
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Villanova education professor Jerusha Conner about youth activism and the 'Never Again' movement against gun violence.
7 years ago
Listen 6:14The success of March for Our Lives will show up on November ballots
The March for Our Lives takes place on Saturday, but the lessons from this latest American movement are taking place right now.
7 years ago
Bill to ban assault-style weapons introduced in Delaware
Legislators in Delaware have introduced legislation that would ban the sale, purchase, transfer and certain possession of assault-style weapons in the state.
7 years ago
Letter: Pennridge School District should be ashamed for giving walkout students detention
When I heard that students from my alma mater received Saturday detention for their participation in the National Student Walkout, I had one reaction: shame.
7 years ago
Pa. Senate votes to make it easier to take guns from violent domestic abusers
Wednesday the Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that makes those convicted of domestic violence or subject to a restraining order turn over their guns more quickly.
7 years ago
Listen 4:43N.J. AG’s office identifies gunman killed by police in Princeton Panera Bread standoff
The man who police fatally shot Tuesday after a roughly five-hour standoff at a restaurant near Princeton University has been identified as Scott Mielentz.
7 years ago
Girard Academic Music student: Do not ignore the youngest of us in gun law debate
Adults are constantly telling our youth that ... not only does our opinion not matter, but we don’t have the capabilities to imprint a change.
7 years ago
Mastery Charter student: ‘Proud to stand’ with strong youth to push for better gun laws
17 minutes is not enough to voice our concerns and highlight the fear that we hold within ourselves every day.
7 years ago
Bomb destined for Austin explodes at FedEx facility near San Antonio
It's the fifth explosion of a device either in Austin or meant to be delivered to the city.
7 years ago
Survivor of school shooting to use his ‘white privilege’ to offset racial disparities in coverage
The 17-year-old said they "have to use our white privilege" to make sure all people who have died in gun violence can be heard.
7 years ago