Why School Shootings Produce More Political Polarization
Thoughts of death inspire us to cling more tightly to the beliefs that give our lives meaning—including our ideological stances.
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School Shootings
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Here’s More Evidence That an Assault Weapons Ban Would Decrease School-Shooting Deaths
Research suggests other forms of gun control constitute an ineffective response.
Repeal the Second Amendment Already
We do not need a well-regulated militia (or any militia) to have a free society. We need fewer guns.
Taking the Lead From Teens After the Parkland Shooting
Young people have been leading protests for decades. What makes Parkland different?
Dissecting America’s Muted Response to Mass Shootings
The U.S. is stuck in a vicious cycle, not just of bloodshed, but also of helplessness.
Shooting at Washington State High School Leaves One Dead, Several Injured
The suspect, whose identity has not yet been released by authorities, is in police custody.
Which States Have More School Shootings, and Why?
New research finds fewer such tragic incidents in those with background checks, as well as higher spending on…
This Map Shows the Scope of America’s School Shooting Problem
Monday's shooting in Ohio is only the latest extreme incident in an already violent year.
The Paradox in America’s Treatment of Gun Violence
Where we worry most, we can help the least; and where we could help most, we care the least. Stopping gun violence is all about knowing where to start.
Do Bulletproof Whiteboards Protect Children or Traumatize Them?
Hardwire Armor Systems outfitted Delaware’s Colonial School District this year with bulletproof whiteboards capable of absorbing ammunition from handguns, shotguns, or assault rifles. No psychiatric evaluations of the technology and the effect it could have on children were conducted.