Reporting on Guns and Gun Violence in America - The Trace
In 2019, Congress Finally Funded Gun Violence Research. Here’s How It’s Changed the Field. A Trace analysis of federal data found that the amount of money going to gun violence studies has soared since lawmakers lifted a de facto federal funding ban. Jennifer Mascia, Chip Brownlee, and Fairriona Magee.
A Decade of American Gun Violence – The Trace
The Gun Violence Archive is America’s sole source for detailed data on gun injuries and deaths, a decade of which became available for the first time at the end of 2023. We’re mining the data for insights into one of the most devastating public health crises in the United States. The number of people who were fatally shot or injured by ...
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Threats of Political Violence Are Distorting Reality. Mobilizations by extremist groups in 2024 are on track to be at their lowest level since 2020, according to a new report, but public officials — particularly those who work on elections — continue to face hostile threats. Will Van Sant.
How The Trace Analyzed a Decrease in Shooting Deaths
By Olga Pierce. Nov 1, 2024. A seasonally adjusted trend line of shooting fatalities reveals steep decreases — as much as 40 percent year to date — in cities that have experienced high rates of gun violence in the past. On Nov. 1 The Trace published a story about the steady decline in gun shooting deaths since the pandemic.
How We Analyzed a Decade of Shootings Near U.S. Schools - The …
Jun 20, 2024. A map depicting shootings (purple dots) that occurred near schools (orange dots) in Philadelphia between 2014 and 2023. Olga Pierce for The Trace. On June 18, we published a story about how frequently shootings happen near schools across the United States. The story was based on our analysis of 10 years of data from the Gun ...
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In Guns We Trust - The Trace
Apr 9, 2024 · How did violence become so epidemic? And can we ever find a way forward? “In Guns We Trust” — the latest season of the podcast “Long Shadow,” produced by Long Lead and Campside Media in partnership with The Trace — explores the evolution of America’s gun debate. Host Garrett Graff begins at Columbine High School, then goes all the ...
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Oct 9, 2024 · The Weekly Briefing The Trace’s top stories, plus other must-read reporting, delivered every Friday. The Trajectory A newsletter looking at existing and emerging responses to America's gun violence crisis. The Bulletin Essential news on gun violence and prevention, delivered every Monday and Wednesday. Chicago The latest from The Trace’s team in Chicago.
Data Archives - The Trace
Data. In 2019, Congress Finally Funded Gun Violence Research. Here’s How It’s Changed the Field. A Trace analysis of federal data found that the amount of money going to gun violence studies has soared since lawmakers lifted a de facto federal funding ban. Jennifer Mascia, Chip Brownlee, and Fairriona Magee.