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NEWSER: Connecticut Forges US’ Toughest Gun Laws

April 3, 2013 By Kathryn DeHoyos Leave a Comment

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Gun control advocates praised the bill, with some saying they were amazed at how far it went.

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Florida Pawn Shop Owner Pulls All His Guns off the Shelves

December 31, 2012 By Kathryn DeHoyos 2 Comments

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Frank James declares ‘I’m not going to be a part of it any more,’ even if it means losing his business.

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Gun Violence and My Autistic Brother

December 20, 2012 By Rachel Peck 1 Comment

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In light of the tragic shooting in Newtown, Rachel Peck reflects upon the words she has used in the past to describe her brother Daniel, who has Autism.

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Going Home to Newtown

December 20, 2012 By The Weeklings Leave a Comment

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As Sean Beaudoin prepares to return to his devastated hometown, he attempts to ascribe a meaning to the events of last week.

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Letting Go of Whitman: ‘Male Violence’ & Practical Empathy

December 19, 2012 By Cameron Conaway 1 Comment

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Talking about empathy is great, but doing it can change lives

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The Sandy Hook Shooting and What We Call Things

December 14, 2012 By Cameron Conaway 38 Comments

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How different is “gun control” from “massacre prevention?” Or “gun violence” from “male gun violence?”

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Mass Shooting of Children in Connecticut

December 14, 2012 By Noah Brand 3 Comments

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If you are triggered or traumatized by the news coming from Newton, Connecticut, please reach out for support. You can also contact Disaster Distress Network at 800.985.5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746.

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