The Violence Project's co-founder James Densleys spoke to Faith Karimi at CNN about the difficulty in determining who should be banned from owning a firearm under current law. "For that reason some might say federal restrictions are too broad, Densley said, because banning gun ownership for life after someone is hospitalized could increase … [Read more...]
Colorado is one of four states whose laws don’t prohibit someone with a mental illness from owning firearms
Atlanta, Boulder Tragedies Are Stark Reminder Mass Shootings May Be Part Of Our ‘Return To Normal’
Reset checks in with a reporter on the ground in Boulder, Colo., for the latest on the aftermath of Monday’s shooting that left 10 people dead. We also hear from a researcher of gun violence for her take on what’s driving the recent mass shootings, and why they seem to be coinciding with reopening efforts in the U.S. GUESTS: Paolo Zialcita, … [Read more...]
For the COVID-19 pandemic we wear masks. For the pandemic of gun violence, what do we do?
The Violence Project's co-founders Jillian Peterson and James Densley spoke with Alia Dastagir about how we can combat gun violence. "We're acting like these are scary monsters, and they just show up and the best we can do is run faster and hide," Peterson said. "Our goal is to show the pathway for perpetrators, so we can have real … [Read more...]
US saw estimated 4,000 extra murders in 2020 amid surge in daily gun violence
For exactly a year during the pandemic, the United States did not see a single high-profile public mass shooting. But a surge in daily gun violence contributed to an estimated 4,000 additional murders throughout 2020, in what experts warn will probably be the worst single-year increase in murders on record. There were only two public shootings … [Read more...]
It’s necessary: America’s other deadly virus – mass shootings
The past year has been deadly, as the coronavirus pandemic claimed over a half-million lives in the United States and close to 3 million worldwide. We've stayed home, away from public places such as offices, stores and schools. But as we inch back towards normal life, a uniquely American epidemic has once again begun to surge: mass … [Read more...]