gun violence
My Cousin Died in a School Shooting While Visiting the U.S.
Sabika was an exchange student from Pakistan. I helped recover her body.
By Shaheera Jalil Albasit
These Young People Survived Gun Violence. Here's What They Need You to Know
“We can’t move on. It’s a part of us.”
By Fortesa Latifi
Beto O’Rourke Was Right to Confront Governor Abbott Over the Texas Shooting
“The time to stop the next shooting is now, and you are doing nothing.”
By Emma Specter
“Enough Is Enough”: Celebs Speak Out After Texas School Shooting
“Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough. We need change.”
By Natasha Mulenga
Politicians, Try Doing a Single, Solitary Thing
Don’t tell us you’re heartbroken about the Texas elementary school shooting. Act.
By Fortesa Latifi
Death Toll Rises to 21 in Texas Elementary School Shooting
There are truly no words.
By Lex McMenamin and Allegra Kirkland
The AAPI Community Isn’t a Political Pawn for Anti-Black Policies
More police funding isn't stopping anti-Asian hate crimes.
By Michelle Ming
Four Years Post-Parkland, Survivors Put Pressure on Biden
“It’s time for the President to deliver for us.”
By Lex McMenamin
How The Fallout Director Megan Park Used Her Early Acting Experiences to Make a Poignant Coming-of-Age Movie
Park wrote and directed HBO's The Fallout, starring Jenna Ortega.
By P. Claire Dodson
The Supreme Court May Undermine Gun Control Laws
“As young people, we have the most to lose."
By Lex McMenamin
President Biden Will Sign a Bill Naming the Pulse Nightclub a National Memorial
“Pulse Nightclub is hallowed ground.”
By De Elizabeth
Toyin Salau’s Friends Won’t Let Her Be Forgotten
“She was so big about helping Black people as a collective.”
By Tobi Raji
What People Get Wrong About the Black Power Movement
Self-defense was just one piece of it.
By Jameelah Nasheed
A Day in the Life of Illinois Congresswoman Lauren Underwood
From voting on COVID-19 relief to zoning out to the Food Network.
By Teen Vogue Staff
Colorado Shooting Witnesses Say This Kind of Tragedy Is Now Expected
“I instantly knew.”
By Emily Bloch
6 Asian Women Among 8 Killed in Atlanta Shooting Spree
The shooting suspect is in custody.
By Lucy Diavolo
Breonna Taylor, We’re Still Fighting for You
One year ago, Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in her home.
By LaTayla Billingslea, Jayla Hemphill , Celeste Iroha, Makayla Jordan, Ade Osadolar-Hernandez, Ryan Pascal, and Taina Patterson
DA Announces No Charges in Jacob Blake Shooting
Jacob Blake was left paralyzed after a police shooting last August.
By Lucy Diavolo
Casey Goodson’s Death, Ruled a Homicide, Prompts Federal Investigation
His family says there are “serious concerns about why Casey was even confronted.”
By Lucy Diavolo