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Princess Rahman, 18, leads chants at the beginning of the Philadelphia March for Our Lives, March 24, 2018. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Community

Thousands 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 ...

8 years ago

Dr. Garen Wintemute at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center, says of the new authority given to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
NPR
Health

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.

8 years ago

June Rodgers, of Millville, New Jersey, sued former Gov. Chris Christie and other state officials after her son was allegedly murdered by a man released under the state’s new bail system. (Angela Gervasi for WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

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.

8 years ago

Listen 9:50
Stephen Paddock smiles as a valet helps him transport luggage to his hotel room on Sept. 26. (MGM Resorts International)
NPR
Community

Hotel 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.

8 years ago

Jerusha Conner is an associate professor at Villanova University. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

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.

8 years ago

Listen 6:14
A student from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla., attends a news conference about gun violence
The Philadelphia Experiment
Politics & Policy

The 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. 

8 years ago

(AP Photo/John Locher)
Politics & Policy

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.

8 years ago

Philadelphia students participate in a national school walkout commemorating the one month anniversary of Parkland, Fl. high school shooting
Speak Easy
Education

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.

8 years ago

Chanda Mobley was in an abusive relationship for five years. Her husband would hit her, which was bad enough, she says.  Eventually, her teenage son would tried to stand up for her. That's when her husband would bring out his gun. (Courtesy of Chanda Mobley)
NewsWorks Tonight
Courts & Law

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.

8 years ago

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The front of Panera Bread is visible from Princeton University's campus. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Community

N.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.

8 years ago

Arshad White, a senior at Girard Academic Music Program
Speak Easy
Politics & Policy

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.

8 years ago

Students fill the courtyard at Philly City Hall during the walkout.
Speak Easy
Politics & Policy

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.

8 years ago

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents investigate the scene at a FedEx distribution center where a package exploded on Tuesday, in Schertz, Texas. Authorities believe the package bomb is linked to the recent string of Austin bombings.
NPR
Community

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.

8 years ago

About 50 people gathered at the statue of Octavius Catto to remember the victims of gun violence and to call for gun control legislation. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

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.

8 years ago

Philadelphia students participate in a national school walkout commemorating the one month anniversary of Parkland, Fl. high school shooting
Politics & Policy

Students: 1 million expected at anti-gun-violence marches

More than 800 March for Our Lives demonstrations are planned around the world this Saturday.

8 years ago

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