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Conservatives Are Falsely Blaming a Mass Shooting on Trans People Again

In reality, the shooter — who killed 5 people with an AR-15-style rifle over the weekend — was a cis man and Tucker Carlson fan.

One Year After the Highland Park Massacre, Why Haven't More States Banned Assault Rifles?

"We are not helpless in the fight against gun violence," argue Illinois governor JB Pritzker and Moms Demand Action.

Though LGBTQ+ People Are Under Attack, It's Still No Cops at Pride

"If you look at the suppression of our communities, you will find the marks of policing at every step."

We Live in A Society, Whether You Like It Or Not

On the deaths of Jordan Neely, Banko Brown, and Amy St. Pierre.

Students Just Helped Win a Statewide Ban on Assault Weapons

Washington is now the 10th state to enact this kind of ban.

Florida Is Ground Zero for So Many Youth Movements

“When you grow up in a place like Florida, you see a lot of injustice.”

This New Program Trains Young Anti-Gun Violence Activists to Run for Office

Lawmakers have “failed to prioritize our safety. So we’ll be running to replace you.”

Ralph Yarl’s Accomplishments Didn’t Protect Him From Getting Shot

“Ralph Yarl’s life is valuable because he is human. That should be enough.”

Megan Thee Stallion Will Never Speak About the Tory Lanez Trial Again

"I’m choosing to change the narrative... I’m more than just my trauma."

Protesters Call for Charges After Kansas City Teen Shot in Head

Ralph Yarl, 16, shot twice after ringing the wrong doorbell, has been released from the hospital.

How College Journalists Cope With Reporting on Traumatic Events on Campus

 “I could barely make it through class without breaking down crying.”

Justin Jones Talks Tennessee House Expulsion and What's Next

“What they did by expelling us is show what their greatest weakness is, which is young people.”

3 Tennessee Dems Might Get Expelled Today Over Gun Violence Protests

"We're diluting our democracy. We're marching toward fascism," Rep. Gloria Johnson tells Teen Vogue.

Kids Like Me Shouldn’t Be Reporting on the Death of Kids

The Covenant School shooting happened close to my university.

A Tennessee Congressman Says Politicians "Aren't Going to Do Anything"

His solution for school shootings? "Well, we homeschool [our kid]."

Trans Maryland Teen Tasiyah “Siyah” Woodland Was Killed in a Shooting

“She was a joy and made sure everyone she was around knew that they were loved.”

At Least 3 Children Were Fatally Shot At a Nashville Elementary School

.A shooter opened fire at the Pre-K through 6th grade school

Harry Styles Is Taking Action Against Mass Shootings

“He’s using his platform to help save lives.”

Michigan State Students Are Scared to Go Back to Class So Soon After a Mass Shooting

“I’m scared of knowing how it feels on campus [with] the police tape, the memorials, the flowers.”

My State Finally Banned Assault Weapons

We need to keep fighting until all 50 states do so.