gun violence
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.
By Lex McMenamin
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.
By Governor JB Pritzker and Angela Ferrell-Zabala
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."
By Lex McMenamin
We Live in A Society, Whether You Like It Or Not
On the deaths of Jordan Neely, Banko Brown, and Amy St. Pierre.
By Lex McMenamin
Students Just Helped Win a Statewide Ban on Assault Weapons
Washington is now the 10th state to enact this kind of ban.
By Natalya McConnell
Florida Is Ground Zero for So Many Youth Movements
“When you grow up in a place like Florida, you see a lot of injustice.”
By Elizabeth Djinis
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.”
By Lauren Young
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.”
By Isabel Bekele
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."
By Kaitlyn McNab
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.
By Lex McMenamin
How College Journalists Cope With Reporting on Traumatic Events on Campus
“I could barely make it through class without breaking down crying.”
By Mary Retta
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.”
By Lex McMenamin
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.
By Lex McMenamin
Kids Like Me Shouldn’t Be Reporting on the Death of Kids
The Covenant School shooting happened close to my university.
By Aaditi Lele
A Tennessee Congressman Says Politicians "Aren't Going to Do Anything"
His solution for school shootings? "Well, we homeschool [our kid]."
By Lex McMenamin
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.”
By James Factora
At Least 3 Children Were Fatally Shot At a Nashville Elementary School
.A shooter opened fire at the Pre-K through 6th grade school
By Lex McMenamin
Harry Styles Is Taking Action Against Mass Shootings
“He’s using his platform to help save lives.”
By Rachel Janfaza
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.”
By Fortesa Latifi
My State Finally Banned Assault Weapons
We need to keep fighting until all 50 states do so.
By Anoushka Lal